That the manager, in relation to access to the seafront in Clontarf, refer to concerns from users, both pedestrians and some cyclists, of the dangerous situation that prevails for pedestrians, particularly our valued elders, while trying to cross the cycle track at the various junctions in order to get to the seafront e.g. Vernon Avenue and Bull Bridge (at Kanoodle).
As the committee is aware, our elders have been more or less housebound for over a year now and its vital we take all possible measures to respect their right to be allowed enjoy our amenities in a safe manner. Many have now been vaccinated and so are keen to get out and about independently so we need to avoid situations where our valued elders are scared to cross the road at Bull Bridge.
Both cyclists and pedestrians appear to get the green light at the same time for crossing at the Bull Bridge which makes this crossing chaotic. This access point and others need to be made safe for pedestrians and cyclists e.g. calming measures installed, all cyclists to slow down/dismount at these junctions to avoid conflict and possible injury.
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That the manager, in relation to access to the seafront in Clontarf, refer to concerns from users, both pedestrians and some cyclists, of the dangerous situation that prevails for pedestrians, particularly our valued elders, while trying to cross the cycle track at the various junctions in order to get to the seafront e.g. Vernon Avenue and Bull Bridge (at Kanoodle).
As the committee is aware, our elders have been more or less housebound for over a year now and its vital we take all possible measures to respect their right to be allowed enjoy our amenities in a safe manner. Many have now been vaccinated and so are keen to get out and about independently so we need to avoid situations where our valued elders are scared to cross the road at Bull Bridge.
Both cyclists and pedestrians appear to get the green light at the same time for crossing at the Bull Bridge which makes this crossing chaotic. This access point and others need to be made safe for pedestrians and cyclists e.g. calming measures installed, all cyclists to slow down/dismount at these junctions to avoid conflict and possible injury.
Reply:
The pedestrian signals crossing the roadway at the entrance to the Bull Wall Bridge are known as ‘Toucan’ signals. A Toucan Crossing is designed for both pedestrians AND cyclists to cross at the same time, hence "Two-can" crossing, or "toucan" crossing. Toucan crossings are commonly used across the city and many other cities and towns throughout Ireland in areas where Toucan crossing are used the width of the crossing is increased from a standard to 2.4m to 4m to allow sufficient space for pedestrians and cyclist to cross at the same time.
In order to reduce the wait time for pedestrian the junction in question currently operates with a maximum cycle length of 80s (the cycle length is the time required for all movements in the junction to operate, if demanded e.g. all pedestrian/cycles and vehicles movements). In order to allow sufficient time for the green and amber man for the pedestrian to operate the Toucan phase is allocated 25s each cycle. To allocate a further a separate time to a unique cycle phase would not leave sufficient timings to service all the required movements in the junction.
Contact: Seán Fallon, Assistant ITS Officer, Environment and Transportation Department.
Tel: 222 6198.
Email: sean.fallon@dublincity.ie
Rumble strips and slow down road markings were marked on the ground to inform the cyclists that they are entering into a shared space.
Contact: Perry Chitombo, Senior Executive Engineer.
Email: perry.chitombo@dublincity.ie
Karl Mitchell
Acting Executive Manager /Director of Services
North City
Order: Detailed report on safety issues at numerous junctions along cycling lane with regard to mix of pedestrians and cyclists. Issues concerned cyclists and large numbers of pedestrians crossing junctions at the same time and speed of cyclists in general causing safety issues for cyclists versus cyclists and for cyclists versus pedestrians in general along the route including the protected cycleway and the cycleway inside small wall along promenade (from Alfie Byrne Road to Blackbanks). Report to Next NCAC Committee. Antonia Martin (Environment and Transport) and Deirdre Kelly(Cycling Officer) Temporary signage to be put down for Cars/Cyclists