A two-way cycle path will be installed on Gardiner Street and the number of its traffic lanes will be halved. Moreover, the Clontarf to city centre cycle route will be extended from Amiens Street to the quays as part of the traffic calming plan. The 2023 plan envisaged the reallocation of road space from cars to public transport, cyclists and pedestrians, while still retaining access to the city centre and its car parks for private motorists. These measures will significantly improve the environment for cyclists, pedestrians and public transport users, says O’Brien. Changes to the way deliveries operate in the city are also expected this year, with technology used to free up loading bays.

Source: The Irish Times January 05, 2026 18:02 UTC