The Challenge
Vehicles regularly exceed the speed limit on the streets of Dundrum, creating dangerous conditions for cyclists Several primary schools in the town have pupils who regularly cycle to school but lack safe, protected infrastructure The council's active school travel scheme required safe, direct, and comfortable walking and cycling routes that would encourage more families to adopt active travel The solution needed to accommodate continuous segregation even on curved road sections while maintaining visibility in low-light conditions
The Solution
Segregate cycle lanes using our surface-mounted Narrow Cycle Lane Defenders (NCLD) which provide kerb-height physical protection Create sections of continuous segregation even on curved roads, thanks to the flexibility of the rubber units which can adapt to road geometry Incorporate a range of high-visibility bollards into the NCLD units to increase visibility during the day Install retroreflective glass eyes and reflective bollards to dramatically increase visibility, especially at night and during poor weather conditions
Results
- Cyclists of all ages can now safely travel around Dundrum town and report feeling significantly more confident when using the protected routes
- Vehicle incursions into the cycle lane have been completely eliminated, creating a truly protected cycling environment
- The number of children travelling to school by bike has measurably increased since the installation of the protected infrastructure
- Pedestrians are able to safely cross both the cycleway and road from the pavement, with the kerb-height design providing clear delineation
- The project has encouraged more families to adopt active travel, reducing car dependency for school journeys
