PHOENIX PARK TRANSPORT and MOBILITY OPTIONS STUDY Public Consultation Brochure | January 2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION the PREFERRED OPTION
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PHOENIX PARK TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY OPTIONS STUDY Public Consultation Brochure | January 2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION THE PREFERRED OPTION The Office of Public Works with the National The Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility J Traffic will be reduced on the North Road and Transport Authority, Dublin City Council Options Report makes a number of key the Upper Glen Road so as to improve the and Fingal County Council, at a request recommendations including the following: amenities in these areas. In the medium to long of Minister of State at the Office of Public term, vehicular restriction will be introduced at Works, developed a framework to help J Prioritise pedestrian infrastructure Cabra, Ashtown and Knockmaroon Gates. shape and inform a vision for how visitors including the upgrade of over 7km of will access, experience and move within the footpaths along with strategic pedestrian J In the short to medium term a bus service will be Phoenix Park while protecting its character crossing points on Chesterfield Avenue and introduced for Dublin Zoo and the Phoenix Park and biodiversity, and thus enhancing the other key locations throughout the Park, Visitor Centre, serving all areas along this route overall visitor experience. including the Gate entrances. and linking to Heuston Station and Broombridge Luas Station. J Expand and upgrade the cycle network The Report is based on a set of core within the Park and linkages to the external J The speed limit will be set at 30kph with a review Movement Principles; that the Park is for networks to facilitate all cycling users. This of parking and byelaws being recommended. people to enjoy its amenities and attractions, will involve the creation of 14km of new J It is recommended that the traffic restrictions that we will protect the biodiversity & cycle lanes and the upgrade of over 17kms proposed for the upper Glen Road and the North landscape fabric of the Park, that we will of existing cycle lanes within the Park and at Road be piloted along with traffic data collection encourage more sustainable ways to access Park entrances. in the short term. the Park and seek to reduce commuter traffic, that we will liaise with a wide range of interested parties and ensure all decisions are evidence based. A base line assessment and context review was undertaken prior to a range of transport and mobility options being developed. These options were assessed using six criteria; J Economy, J Accessibility and Social Inclusion, J Safety, J Integration, J Environment; and J Physical Activity. Following refinement, a preferred option was identified. Phoenix Park Mobility Plan | Public Consultation Brochure PROJECT TIMELINE A three phased implementation strategy is recommended over a seven year period. This is outlined in the Project Roadmap along with details of the project planning. PROJECT PLANNING PROJECT PHASING Phase 01 Phase 02 Phase 03 2020 2021 Years 00 - 02 Years 01 - 03 Years 03 - 07 Options Development 10 Preferred Route Implement Walking and Full implementation of Ashtown Gate converted to Road Options Assessed. Identification. Cycling Strategies in line cul-de-sacs North Road east entry only. with agreed set of Design of Ratra House and west of Principles. Spa Road and Glen Road Emerging Preferred Route Draft Transport Mobility past Cara Cheshire Home Cul-de-sac on Identification. Options Study published. and at the car park on Upper Knockmaroon Road. Implement 9-month pilot Glen Road. study in Q2, 2021 of cul- Public Consultation on de- sacs on North Road Undertake review and Preferred Route. and Upper Glen Road with Cabra Gate converted to update of the Transport and simultaneous data collection bus-only gate. Mobility Strategy. Final Transport Mobility and monitoring programme. Options Study published. Introduce bus service Implement interim bus and associated traffic service as a pilot study management / bus linking the Park to Heuston priority measures. and Broombridge Stations. Implementation of the Introduction of 30kph recommendations of the speed limit; Parking Strategy. Undertake Parking Strategy and review of bylaws. 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Please visit www.gov.ie/opw or www.phoenixpark.ie to view the virtual room to see more details of the Study and consultation feedback form. Please complete the feedback questionnaire to make a submission. Alternatively, please email your submission to [email protected] or via post to, Freepost FDN7468, Observations on Phoenix Park Transport & Mobility Study, Superintendent’s Office, Whitefields, Phoenix Park, Dublin, D08 KDC4 Phoenix Park Mobility Plan | Public Consultation Brochure.