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Residents on Fringes of Phoenix Park Debate Possible Paths to a Car-Free Green Space
Some are worried about knock-on congestion, but suggest perhaps a one-way system, or a good public-transport alternative could make it possible.
Council Briefs: Calming Traffic on Belmont Avenue, Reopening the Herzog Park Pitch, and More
These were some of the issues Dublin city councillors discussed at a meeting of their South East Area Committee recently.
Having to Ask for Permission to Use Lifts at DART Stations Cuts Down on Vandalism – but Presents a New Barrier
Since 2019, Irish Rail has changed how it manages lifts at many DART stations. Now, off-site operators control access to them.
On the North Side, the Council Plans to Improve Cycle Route Between Finglas and Killester
It aims to present councillors in the autumn with a proposed list of interventions to make things better for cyclists along the 7.3km corridor.
Why Isn’t Irish Rail Planning More Stations Along the DART+ South West Line?
For now, the plans for the line would have it passing through places like Kylemore and Cabra without picking up passengers.
The Council Is Looking into Bringing in a Shared E-Scooter Scheme for the City
One question it is examining is what kind of parking should be allowed for the e-scooters: leave them wherever, or leave them at specific stations or docks.
Putting a 30km/h Speed Limit on More Roads Is One Thing, But What Makes Drivers Follow It?
In July 2020, Dublin City Council officials wrote to the Transport Minister that Gardaí were not enforcing 30km/h speed limits.
Unable to Roll-Out and Run a Network of Electric Charging Points, Council Seeks Help
“It has become apparent that local authorities do not have the resources to operate, manage and maintain a network of EV chargers,” a Dublin City Council spokesperson said.
Here Are the Transport Changes People Asked for to Make the City Better for Covid Travel
Details of the “Covid mobility requests” were released under the Freedom of Information Act.
In East Wall, Councillors Want Residents’ Ideas for Cutting Down on Car Traffic
Residents say cars take short-cuts through tiny streets, and also roam the area looking for free parking. Councillors want their views on how to fix this.
A Planned DART Line May Pass Through Ballyfermot Without Stopping
Ballyfermot locals say a station at Kylemore, as was mooted in the past, would help with long and slow commutes. But it seems to be off Irish Rail’s agenda for now.
Council Briefs: On a Promenade in Sandymount, and a Congested Road in Donnybrook
At recent meetings, councillors for the southside of the city debated three possible transport changes – two proposed in the shorter-term and one further in the future.