Dublin Road Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme - Section 38 Road Traffic Act

Closed21 May, 2024, 00:00 - 21 Jun, 2024, 23:59

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Section 38 - Dublin Road Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme

Proposed Development

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 as amended by the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 (Section 46), Carlow County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out works on the Dublin Road (R-888) in Carlow Town to provide high-quality pedestrian & cycle infrastructure and traffic calming measures, consisting of the following:

  • Site clearance of existing road verge, including a number of existing trees,
  • Construction of 400m of Raised Cycle Lanes,
  • Construction of 495m of 2-Way Cycle Tracks,
  • Construction of 50m of Combined Footpath & Cycle Path,
  • Provision of 5 No. controlled Pedestrian/Toucan crossings,
  • Tightening of Junction with Green Lane (R-448)
  • Provision of traffic signals on the approach to the railway bridge to establish a single lane shuttle traffic system across the railway bridge,
  • Upgrading of 1300m of Footpaths,
  • Landscaping to include planting of trees to replace those removed.

In accordance with the requirements of Article 120(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) and Section 50(1) of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended), the local authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size, and location of the proposed development.  The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required.

As per Article 120(3) where any person considers that the development proposed to be carried out would be likely to have significant effects on the environment, he or she may, at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the environment.

Where Can I Get More Information?

Drawings and particulars of the proposals are available for inspection from Tuesday 21st May 2024  until Friday 21st June 2024 inclusive, as follows:

  • At County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow from 9.15am to 4.30pm

Submissions & Observations

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development will be carried out may be made using one of the following methods:

in writing: to the Director Of Services, Transport Department, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow clearly marked “Dublin Road Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme Section 38”,

or

online: at Carlow County Council’s public consultation portal at https://consult.carlow.ie/

or

by email: to activetravel@carlowcoco.ie with the subject line being clearly noted as “Dublin Road Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme Section 38”.

Note 1: Please make your submission by one medium only (i.e., hard copy or by email or online).

Note 2: Please be advised that submissions received may be published online.  You should ensure that no vexatious, libellous or confidential information, including confidential information relating to a third party (in respect of which the third party has not, expressly, or impliedly in the circumstances, consented to its disclosure) is included in your submission. Carlow County Council reserves the right to redact any submission or part thereof that does not comply with this requirement. Please be advised that the name of the person(s)/group(s) who made the submission may be published, but personal data will be redacted. This processing of your personal data is lawful under Article 6(1)(e) of the GDPR Regulations. The Council’s Data Protection Policy, is available at http://www.carlow.ie/wp-content/documents/uploads/Data%20Protection%20Policy%20GDPR%20Carlow%20Co%20Co%2013th%20June%202018.pdf

The latest time and date for receipt of submissions on the above scheme is 11.59pm on Friday 21st June 2024.

 

Pádraig O'Gorman,
Director of Services,
Carlow County Council.
21st May 2024

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