The Stephen's Green area and into Dawson St and nearby streets will see a ban on cycling in some areas because of the new Luas line. And in other plans cycling will also be banned, restricted or discouraged
Luas will ban or restrict cycling in Dublin streets
The extent of restrictions on cycling in Dublin, including a complete ban for some locations, has been set out by the National Transport Authority.
It has compiled a report titled: Assessment of cycling feasibility on the Luas Cross City route.
The report concludes that there is simply insufficient space for cycling in some areas where the new Luas line will run.
And in other locations the report’s authors conclude that crossing sections of track at treacherous angles makes cycling not possible there.
In relation to the stretch on Dawson St from Duke Street to Nassau Street, the report clearly suggests there should be no cycling there.
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“The platforms at the Dawson Luas stop restrict space north of Duke Street-Dawson Lane,” it notes.
“The remaining road space, including the otherwise generous space between the north-bound and the south-bound rails, should not be used for cycling due to poor crossing angles over the tram rails, and conflicts with trams and buses.”
And following on from those observations, the recommendation is to advise against cycling.
“A ‘Cyclists Dismount’ sign will be erected at the Duke Street junction on Dawson Street to advise against cycling north of this junction, including along the Luas line on Nassau Street and Grafton Street Lower.”
Dominick Street Upper; the new Luas line has made things much tighter, says the NTA.
Similarly at the junction of Dawson Street and Nassau Street, the recommendation is to advise against cycling there.
The recommendation states: “Provide a north-bound contra-flow cycle route for the full length of Kildare Street – the current north-bound bus lane will address this requirement.
“Consideration will be given by the NTA and DCC to develop a scheme for west-bound cycling on Nassau Street between Kildare Street and Dawson Street.”
Dawson Street is intended to be “Tram Only” in a south-bound direction - except between Duke Street and Molesworth Street.
“The space between the kerb and the south-bound rail is insufficient to accommodate cycling, especially at the tram stop,” the report notes.
“There is no opportunity to set back the kerb and widen this space.”
Dawson St in Dublin's south inner city is a busy route, where space is now at a premium.
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On Lower Grafton Street, from Dame Street to Nassau Street, the report says:
“The space between the kerb and the south-bound rail is insufficient to accommodate cycling. There is no opportunity to set back the kerb and widen this space.”
It is recommended to: “Advise against cycling on this link. A Cyclists Dismount sign will be erected to advise against cycling on Lower Grafton Street.”
On Nassau Street, from Grafton Street to Dawson Street cyclists are to be advised against cycling there.
“The space between the kerb and the south-bound rail is insufficient to accommodate cycling,” the report says.
“There is no opportunity to set back the kerb and widen this space.”
Parnell Street west-bound turning into Parnell Street West is now "unsuitable for cyclists".
And again there is another recommendation against cycling at Lower Grafton Street, from Nassau Street to Dame Street.
“The space between the kerb and the north-bound rail is insufficient to accommodate cycling,” the report notes.
“There is no opportunity to set back the kerb and widen this space.”
On Parnell Street, from O’Connell Street to Parnell Square West, it is recommended cyclists dismount.
“A new dedicated cycle or Toucan crossing for cyclists moving from Parnell Square South to Parnell Square West, is to be developed by DCC and NTA as a separate scheme,” the report notes.
“During the initial period of Luas operations, cyclists will be advised to dismount and cross at the south-north pedestrian crossing.”
On Dominick Street Upper, the report says: “North-bound cycling is discouraged on this link and there are alternative routes in the vicinity”.
At the junction of Dominick Street and Western Way (Temple Cottages) the report notes: “North-bound cycling is not proposed on this link and there are alternative routes in the vicinity.”
On Parnell Street, from Parnell Square West to O’Connell Street, “cycling is precluded from this Tram Only link”, the report states.
At the junction of Marlborough Street and Abbey Street the report says cyclists would to cross the Luas tracks at a 90 degree angle.
“Cycling should therefore be discouraged and accommodated on alternative routes,” the report says.
On Marlborough Street, from Abbey Street to Eden Quay “south-bound cycling is safe. North-bound cycling is precluded and should remain so”.
On College Street, from Hawkins Street to Westmoreland Street, the report notes:
“A segregated cycle track on the north side of the street, connecting to the proposed two-way cycle track at the Old Parliament (Bank of Ireland), is proposed.
“Due to very restricted space, merging onto tramlines at shallow angles, and the presence of platforms, cycling should not be permitted on the southern (Trinity College) side of College Street.”
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