Document Type

Report

Disciplines

Transport engineering, Economics, Urban studies (Planning and development), Transport planning and social aspects of transport

Publication Details

Technological University Dublin Authored by: The Sustainable Transport & Mobility Research Group at the School of Architecture, Building & Environment, TU Dublin, City Campus, Dublin 1

doi:10.21427/jpdh-6g44

Abstract

This research reports on the findings from an area focused economic development and business community focused study of the Costal Mobility Route (CMR), which is intended to complement and extend research previously conducted in Phase 1 of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s (DLR’s) ‘Covid-19 Mobility & Public Realm Works’ project. This study is based on participant interviews, and is limited to businesses located directly along the CMR, as well as a number of business groups representing a wider area and a Local Enterprise Office.

While one company reported a significant decline in revenue that they attribute to the CMR, the remainder felt that the route was either positive, or value neutral, in terms of its economic impact. A number of businesses noted that the Coastal Mobility Route brought better working conditions, improved footfall, and better links with the wider Dublin region.

The fact that the majority of respondents could detect no adverse effects on turnover has made it easier for the business community, in general, to embrace the ‘softer’ or non-monetary benefits of cycling, active travel and road-space reallocation. These include enhanced human and environmental health, greater mobility choice, better staff recruitment and retention, and the longer-term advantages that may accrue from improved tourism and links with Dublin. This contributed to the majority of participants either being largely accepting, or supporting of the CMR and its retention (most with suggestions for design improvements). Of the problems noted by businesses, wayfinding, pedestrian safety and an absence of loading bay facilities were the most pressing.

Based on the findings, TU Dublin presents a series of recommendations to improve the business operating environment and economic development. These include wayfinding, ongoing stakeholder engagement, good public realm design and deliveries/loading management.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/jpdh-6g44

Funder

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin, Ireland

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