11: Cycling and Personal Mobility Devices
Submission Title: The Liffey Valley Greenway
Section: Strategy / Chapter 11: Cycling and Personal Mobility Devices
Description: Within the new Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan, the Liffey Valley Greenway which was part of the 2013 iteration, is not retained as a specific Greenway. The 2013 Greenway connected cycle routes on both sides of the Liffey Valley from St Catherine’s Park in Lucan all the way to the Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge taking in Fingal County, South Dublin County and Dublin City Councils.
In the new plan there are several different cycle routes of varying status along the Liffey with two potential crossovers. Although this would still be a positive step forward, collectively the routes aren’t designated as part of a specific Greenway and the routes are more limited. A shared objective between Dublin county and city councils would have much more cohesion and momentum.
I believe a Liffey Valley Greenway for walkers and cyclists would be a hugely valuable amenity for our community and beyond and should be included in the Plan.