Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme

The SRTS programme and An Taisce led programme which aims to:

• Improve safety at the school gate by providing ‘front of school’ treatments to alleviate congestion and improve access;
• Improve access routes to school by improving walking and cycling infrastructure; and
• Increase the number of students who cycle to school by expanding the amount of cycle parking

Schools Programme - Jim Brunnock Road Kells

Concerns were raised prior to the scheme about inadequate crossing facilities, narrow footpaths, irregular parking and poor siting of the bottle bank.

This scheme was developed to address these concerns.  The works consist of the installation of two zebra crossings, installation of additional build-outs, reconfiguration of existing parking, relocation of existing bottle bank, upgrade of existing footpaths, upgrade of public lighting and associated civil works.

The delivery of the zebra crossings and associated works have enhanced road safety for pedestrians and road users.

Schools Programme - Kilcloon Traffic Calming Scheme

The local representatives raised concerns in relation to pedestrian safety in the area, in particular the safety of the primary school pupils during drop off and pick up times, inadequate pedestrian crossing facilities, traffic speeding, poor road signage, poor lighting and substandard footpaths.

This scheme was developed to address the above concerns.  The works on the road at Kilcloon National School included:

• one raised zebra crossing and two tapered ramps for traffic calming purposes.
• upgrading of the public lighting, road signage, road markings, new footpath and other associated civils works.

 Kilcloon Traffic Calming Scheme - Before

Kilcloon Traffic Calming Scheme - After