DUBLIN City Council is seeking views on plans for a new, off-road Liffey cycle route.
The proposed route would run from the Phoenix Park to the 3-Arena in the Docklands.
“The number of people cycling in Dublin has increased as better cycling facilities become available,
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“Off-road cycle routes can play an important role in encouraging people to take up cycling and also gives commuters more options when they decide how they want to travel to work.
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Four possible options for the cycle route are being considered including a two-way route along the north quays. This route would not see a reduction in the number of traffic lanes but a new section of boardwalk would be needed between Arran and Ellis Quays.
The second proposal is for a two-way route on the north quays with buses re-routed to a new public transport corridor on Benburb Street (between Heuston Station and Ellis Quay).
The third option is for a two-way, north quays route with buses rerouted to the north of the Croppy Acre, which would be extended down towards the Liffey.
Option four involves one-way routes on each side of the Liffey. The cycle tracks would be alongside the buildings so bus and general traffic would not be affected.
All four options can be viewed online at www.cycledublin.ie, at Dublin City Council’s Civic Offices on Wood Quay, or at the Central Library in the Ilac Centre.
The public and interested parties can state whether they support the proposal or not. Dublin City Council will use the feedback to select a preferred route option, which will then be subject to consultation and planning.