COMHAIRLE CONTAE THA CLIATH THEAS

SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Planning and Development Act 2000

Part 8 Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2007

Public Notice

FIRHOUSE/BALLYCULLEN QUALITY BUS CORRIDOR SCHEME

Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given of the proposal to provide the following scheme: Firhouse/Ballycullen Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) on Ballycullen Road, Firhouse Road and Old Bridge Road between Ballycullen Road/Stocking Avenue junction and the Tallaght Bypass (N81).

The Firhouse/Ballycullen QBC forms part of the QBC Network linking the Ballycullen area to Tallaght and to Dublin City Centre via the Tallaght QBC at Templeogue Bridge. The scheme consists of approximately 2.45 km of inbound bus lane and 1.36 km of outbound bus lane. These bus lanes are being provided by widening sections of Ballycullen Road and Firhouse Road. As part of the scheme it is proposed to replace the roundabout at the Ballycullen Road/Killininny Road junction with a four arm signalized junction. It is also proposed to upgrade all bus stops along the route to allow for mobility impaired access. There will also be significant cycle and pedestrian facilities along the route namely the provision of off-road cycle track the length of the route and an increased number of pedestrian crossings and improvements to existing pedestrian crossings.

The sections of proposed bus lanes are as follows:

Inbound

• 1110 m of bus lane on Ballycullen Road between Stocking Avenue and Firhouse Road.
• 1165 m of bus lane on Firhouse Road between Ballycullen Road and Old Bridge Road.
• 175 m of bus lane on Old Bridge Road between Firhouse Road and the Tallaght Bypass (N81).

Outbound

• 1130 m of bus lane on Firhouse Road between Old Bridge Road and Ballycullen Road.
• 230 m of bus lane on Ballycullen Road between Firhouse Road and Killininny Road.

The Scheme will provide considerable benefits for public transport users on the route:

• Journey time savings of up to 18 minutes for bus users in the morning and evening peaks.
• Significantly improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.
• There is no significant impact on journey times for general traffic.
• It will provide a link to the existing Tallaght QBC at the junction of Old Bridge Road and the Tallaght Bypass (N81). 

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection, or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at:

(a)   South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 between the hours of 9:00 am 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday,

(Inspection and purchase).

(b)   Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 between the hours of 9.45am-8.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.45am - 4.30pm Friday and Saturday,

(Inspection only).

From Tuesday 30^th October 2007 until Friday 14^th December 2007.

Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing before 4.30 p.m. on Friday 4^th January 2008 to: -

The Senior Executive Officer

Roads and Traffic Department

South Dublin County Council

County Hall

Town Centre

Tallaght, Dublin 24

E-mail address: - seoroads@sdublincoco.ie

It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act applies to all records held by South Dublin County Council.