Traffic Management

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Questions (594, 595)

Catherine Martin

Question:

594. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the circumstances under which a zebra crossing may be constructed; the requirements that must be adhered to in such cases; the number of such pedestrian crossings constructed in 2015 and 2016; the circumstances under which a pedestrian crossing made up of a yellow box may be constructed (details supplied); if such yellow box crossings require a person employed as a crossing guard when built near schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2804/17]

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Catherine Martin

Question:

595. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a zebra crossing (details supplied) is in compliance with statutory guidelines on the construction of pedestrian crossings; the circumstances under which the crossing is permissible at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 594 and 595 together.

The installation of pedestrian crossings on regional and local roads is a matter for local authorities, and on national roads, in consultation with Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

While guidance on their use is set out in both the Traffic Management Guidelines (TMG) and the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), the legal requirements for pedestrian crossings are set out in the Traffic Signs Manual, all of which are accessible on my Department's website at www.dttas.ie.

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport does not maintain records on the number of zebra crossings constructed by local authorities.

Under Section 96 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 Local Authorities may, with the consent of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, make arrangements for the employment of crossing guards (school wardens) near schools but they are not obliged to do so.