second community forum for ringsend to city centre core ...talbot memorial bridge to tom clarke...
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Second Community Forum
for
Ringsend to City Centre Core
Bus Corridor
12th September 2019
Introductions
CHAIRPERSON – MARIE MCLAUGHLIN AIDAN GALLAGHER – Senior Project Manager, BusConnects SEAMUS MACGEARAILT- Roughan & O’Donovan/TYPSA
AGENDA
• Introduction
• Overview of BusConnects
• Recap of Actions
• Review of Submissions
• Indications of Designs under Consideration
• Q&A’s
Introduction
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Core Bus Corridors providing continuous bus
priority
Simpler Fare Structure
New Bus Livery
Park & Ride facilities
Cashless Payment System
Redesign of Network of Bus
Services
State-of-the-art Ticketing System
New Bus Stops + Shelters
Use of Low Emission Vehicles
Recap of Actions from First
Community Forum
• To review overall scheme design.
• To review overall cycling route.
• To review overall cycling route.
• To review traffic movements and traffic impacts.
• To review pedestrian arrangements.
Review of Submissions
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Submissions Summary
3 Route Sections: A. Talbot Memorial Bridge to
Samuel Beckett Bridge B. Samuel Beckett Bridge to
Tom Clarke (East Link) Bridge;
C. East of East Link Bridge
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Submissions Summary
Public Consultation Period: January to April 2019.
19 submissions received from 17 separate parties.
11 Principal Issues raised.
Submissions Summary
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Total Submissions
Submissions by Section
Multiple Sections
Talbot Memorial Bridge to TomClarke Bridge
Tom Clarke Bridge to SeanMoore Road
Submissions Summary
The Main Issues Raised
Cycling Facilities Supportive
Safety concerns Loss of Car Parking
Bus Services and Stops Pedestrian Facilities
Community Impacts Flooding
Suggestions for Modifications Traffic and Access
Environmental Impacts
Review of Route Proposals
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Review of Route Proposals
A. Public Realm Improvements along the Liffey Campshires – Coordinate
with DCC Proposals.
B. Adjustments to the Footpaths & Cycle Tracks:
– Aligned with landscaping to retain trees
- Separation at bus stops.
C. Cycle Route at Ringsend
Review of Route Proposals
Talbot Memorial Bridge to Tom Clarke Bridge:
a) Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities on
Samuel Beckett Bridge.
b) Guild Street pedestrian crossing.
c) Bus stop islands along the North Quays
d) Local traffic access.
Review of Route Proposals
City Quay
Cycle Track &
Landscaping
Continue similar
Urban Realm Concepts
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Urban Realm Concepts
Urban Realm Concepts
Review of Route Proposals
Tom Clarke Bridge to Sean Moore Road
a) Changes at Pigeon House Road.
b) More direct pedestrian connection to
the Boat Clubs on the river.
c) Alternative cycle routes.
d) Traffic Management & Safety.
e) Parking
f) Trees
g) Old granite sea wall.
h) Impact at Ringsend Park.
Review of Route Proposals
Potential Additional Cycle
Route at Ringsend
Review of Route Proposals
Potential Cycle Route
along western side of
Ringsend Park
Discussion
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