Kilbarrack Road to Oscar Traynor Road Walking and Cycling Interim Scheme

Overview

Dublin City Council is proposing to provide improved walking and cycling facilities along Kilbarrack Road, Tonlegee Road and Oscar Traynor Road.

Dublin City Council will deliver the Active Travel Network through a series of infrastructural projects over the next nine years. The Active Travel Network will grow from its existing 10km to a connected network of 310km across the city. This will offer a safer, inclusive and connected Active Travel Network that is sustainable. These projects will take some time to plan and design. In the meantime, it is proposed to design and implement interim schemes on these routes where it is feasible.

The Kilbarrack Road to Oscar Traynor Road Scheme has been identified as a suitable route for Interim measures. It will deliver a 5km cycle route along Kilbarrack Rd, Tonglegee Rd and Oscar Traynor Rd between Howth Rd/ Dublin Rd junction and Oscar Traynor Rd/Barryscourt Rd junction. Improved cycle lane provision at the larger junctions will be provided in Phase 2 later in 2023.

The scheme will provide quality, protected cycling facilities to cater for all ages and abilities. It will facilitate a more active lifestyle for all ages bringing multiple benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.

Key Features of the scheme;

• Throughout the scheme, existing footpaths and driveways will not be affected. Junction’s corner radii will be tightened using road markings and bollards.
• The existing un-protected cycle lanes along Kilbarrack Rd will be now be protected, separating cyclists from traffic by way of flexible Kerbs and Bollards.
• A new segregated cycle track will be introduced on both sides of Tonlegee Road, separating cyclists from traffic by way of flexible Kerbs and Bollards.
• A new segregated cycle track will be introduced on both sides of Oscar Traynor Road, separating cyclists from traffic by way of flexible Kerbs and Bollards.
• The protected cycle tracks will be 1.5m wide.

Why your views matter

The DCC Active Travel Programme Office are carrying out a non-statutory public consultation on the Kilbarrack Road to Oscar Traynor Road Walking and Cycling Interim Scheme. The purpose of the consultation is to inform the public of the key features of the scheme and to gather any comments or observations.

The scheme will provide quality, protected cycling facilities and facilitate a more active lifestyle for all ages bringing multiple benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
 
Please find at the end of this page additional information on the scheme by way of the;

• Information Leaflet,
• Design Drawings
• Scheme Photomontages

If you have particular suggestions or comments on these proposals we would welcome your views. Submissions may be made by one of the following methods:

• Filling out the short survey below
• By emailing ActiveTravelOffice@dublincity.ie (with Kilbarrack Road to Oscar Traynor Road in the subject bar)
• By post to Dublin City Council, Active Travel Programme Office, Block 1, Floor 6, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, D08 RF3F

From Wednesday, December 21st, all the drawings are available to view in hard copy format in Coolock Library, Barryscourt Rd, Kilmore, Dublin, D17 C950, during the consultation period.