Capel Street - Increasing Pedestrian Space
Overview
Background
Dublin City Council (DCC) has developed a proposal to increase pedestrian space on Capel Street, Dublin 1 by 1,300m2 in order to enable hospitality businesses on the street to reopen with outdoor dining.
Overview of changes
- The area of Capel St. between Ryders Row and Parnell St. will be traffic-free on a 24/7 basis.
- Removal of all on street parking between Ormond Quay and Mary St. and introduction of temporary footpath buildouts.
- Removal of a certain amount of parking spaces between Mary St. and Little Britain St. and introduction of temporary footpath buildouts.
- Relocation of Loading Bays to better align with non-hospitality businesses.
- Relocation of disabled parking spaces to other areas in the immediate vicinity but no reduction in number.
- Introduction of temporary footpath buildouts between Mary's Abbey and Strand St. on the West side of Capel St.
- Introduction of temporary footpath buildouts on Strand St.
- Introduction of temporary footpath buildouts between Strand St. and Ormond Quay on the West side of Capel St.
A text description of these maps is available in the Related Documents section at the end of this page.
Proposed timeline for Capel St. increased pedestrian space consultation
- Consultation opens - 7th May 2021
- Consultation closes - 14th May 2021
- Dublin City Council assessment of responses and final decision - 19th May 2021
- Implementation of works to begin - 23rd May 2021
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Traffic Planning and Movement
- Pedestrian Movement
- Wayfinding
- Roads Design
- Public Realm
- Economic Development
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