COMHAIRLE CONTAE FHINE GALL
FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL
BALBRIGGAN/SWORDS AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
[Services A – Operational Matters]
Thursday 11th September, 2014
ITEM NO. 86

Motion: Councillor B. Dennehy :
“That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to seek grant funding from the NTA for at least
two speed readers to be installed on the two main road access routes to the town of Rush namely the
Whitestown and Skerries Roads in order to curtail the traffic speed which is a growing problem for the
residents of Rush.”
Report:
A traffic survey and a study of accident statistics at this location will be carried out by the Traffic
Section to determine the actual speeds and volumes of traffic on this route. Following on from this
survey and the analysis of relevant data, appropriate traffic calming options, including the provision
of speed readers, will be considered.
Speed Reader funding is currently received from the NRA as part of ‘Low Cost Safety Scheme’
funding. Locations are chosen where there is a "treatable" collision problem and where it is
possible to achieve a minimum 30% - 40% reduction in collisions. Some locations showing
demonstrable hazard may also be considered for speed readers.
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