This article is from page 11 of the 2014-05-06 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 11 JPG
ENNIS Town Council is to recommend the introduction of a new oneway system to alleviate traffic congestion outside a school in the town.
In January, the council put forward the proposal to solve traffic and “poor parking behaviour at certain times of the day” at CBS Primary School and Rice College.
The council recently introduced railings to prevent motorists parking on footpaths and to provide some protection for young pedestrians outside the schools.
Under proposed amendments to the town’s parking byelaws, the council proposed a new layout for Dr Daly Road between CBS Primary School and St Joseph’s Hospital.
A report on new system is due to be discussed at today’s meeting of Ennis Town Council.
It is understood the council has recommended the introduction of a oneway system running north from New Road to Lifford Road.
It is part of what the council sees as a longer term plan to address traffic issues in the area.
It is understood a number of residents have objected to the proposal.
In a report to the council’s January meeting, Town Clerk Leonard Cleary stated, “this will involve consideration of a one way system of traffic flow along this road and parking at the Fair Green side of the road, rather than outside resident’s gateways/boundary walls.”
He continued, “Local residents on the road would benefit from improved management of parking outside their gateways and receive a resident’s permit, if needed. However, the proposed one way system will require that amendments be made to the traffic management plan.”
Councillor Michael Guilfoyle (Ind) yesterday urged the council to listen to the concerns of residents. “They are the people who will be most affected by it. I think we should be listening to them. I think these issues could be solved by the use of double yellow lines,” he said.