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An attempt to extend the 30km speed limit to Dublin City’s arterial routes has stalled following a vote by councilors.
Council officials had proposed extending the cap as a Covid-19 mobility measure to encourage more walking and cycling.
Although the 30 km limit had been in effect for residential roads, this would have extended the limit to many commuter routes for the first time.
The routes would have included Dorset Street and the north and south loop roads.
However, during the public consultation, 56% of the 2,174 submissions were against the plan.
Despite this, the statutes were prepared to be approved by councilors for another round of public consultation.
However, at the monthly council meeting, Councilor Naoise Ó Muirí (FG) proposed an amendment calling for a 40 km limit on roads such as Griffith Avenue, Collins Avenue, Malahide Road and Oscar Traynor Road.
He said it is unrealistic to expect drivers to stick to a 30 km limit on these roads.
Councilor Mary Freehill (Lab) said she wanted the higher limit on roads like Harold’s Cross Road, Rathgar Road and Crumlin Road.
Mr. Ó Muirí’s amendment was approved by a vote of the councilors.
However, the council’s legal agent said this meant that the report could not continue and that a new public consultation period would have to take place.
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