On the first day of the new transportation plan, commuters in Dublin’s city centre were able to enjoy unhindered rush hour traffic on the quays, reports RTE.
Beginning yesterday morning, certain areas of the quays were closed to private automobiles and delivery trucks between the hours of seven in the morning and seven in the evening.
The new regulations favour walking, bicycling, and public transportation above driving across the city, reports RTE.
Throughout the day, large traffic signs and council employees have been directing cars, and the great majority of them have obeyed the signals.
James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, stated that Dublin City Centre shouldn’t exist and that the traffic strategy is operating as intended, reports RTE.
Mr. Lawless stated that he believes “it’s the way to go” and that he originally backed the concept back in 2009.
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According to him, the idea was to eliminate trips that pass through the city centre even if they are not intended to arrive there, reports RTE.
A location for “active travel”—buses, trains, and public transportation connections—should be the focus, he continued.
Dublin Town and Retail Intelligence stated that they are delaying making decisions until after drivers have adjusted to the new regulations and the schools have reopened.
Bus gates on the north quays at Bachelors Walk and on the south quays on Burgh Quay and Aston Quay will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday, reports RTE.
Changes to road marking and signage will let delivery trucks and private automobiles going on Bachelor’s Walk’s north quays to turn left up O’Connell Street; only buses, taxis, and bicycles will be allowed to continue onto Eden Quay.
Only buses, taxis, and bicycles are permitted to proceed directly onto Aston Quay on the south quays; automobiles and delivery trucks driving down Burgh Quay will be directed to turn right into O’Connell Street or left onto D’Olier Street.
Additionally, from Monday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., automobiles and delivery vans will not be allowed to turn left off Westmoreland Street and Aston Quay, reports RTE.
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