Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 March 2022
235. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the works relating to the implementation of the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Report will be completed (details supplied). [17139/22]
View answerThe Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Study recommendations for Phase One are well advanced with the majority of the implementation works undertaken on site to date.
The implementation of the 9-month pilot study of the cul-de-sac on the upper Glen Road and one-way route on the North Road have commenced and are working well. The North Road has new road markings and signage and is operating as a one-way system, in the city direction only. The North Road one-way system is clearly marked as one way for cars only, with “No Entry” signage on the North Road at Garda HQ. In addition, there are two cycle lanes clearly marked on the North Road. The OPW will review all signage, as the No Entry sign visible on the North Road, may need an exception on it for cyclists. Signage has been erected at both entrances to the Upper Glen Road notifying motorists that there is a cul-de-sac and also that this is a “no through road”. Specific additional signage has been ordered ‘no motorbikes’. The bollards are delineated the cul-de-sac allow for cyclists, wheelchairs, and people with buggies access.
The OPW completed the installation of traffic lane separators along the entire length of Chesterfield Avenue, on both sides of the road, providing a safer environment for cyclists. All appropriate signage is in place and a review will be undertaken to ensure that there is no misleading way markers.
It should be noted that 30 kilometre per hour signage is painted on the road at each entrance of the Phoenix Park, with further signage throughout the Park. All signage is compliant with the Department of Transport regulations. When exiting the Phoenix Park, the local authority has responsibility over the correct speed limit signage that is appropriate to their roads. It would not be appropriate for OPW to erect such signage within the Phoenix Park.
