Drumcondra residents concerned over speeding
Summary
Residents of Richmond Road in Drumcondra protested on World Car Free Day, citing dangerous speeding and verbal abuse from drivers on the narrow street. Local data reveals over 250 vehicles weekly exceed 70 km/h, posing severe risks to the many children and elderly residents in the area. While local councillors support implementing filtered permeability to restrict through-traffic, Dublin City Council states an area-wide traffic study is required before any changes can be made.
Topics discussed
Residents protest on Richmond Road during World Car Free Day
Overview of Richmond Road location and narrow width
Speeding, abuse, and crowdfunded speed analysis software
Data on vehicle speeds and pedestrian fatality risks
Call for immediate action and nearby primary schools
Verbal abuse and harassment of residents by drivers
Impact on families and hesitation to walk or cycle kids
Personal accounts of near-misses and unsafe school runs
Residents request trial of filtered permeability
Disappointment with Dublin City Council progress
Councillors support residents but cite bureaucratic delays
Need for traffic survey data to implement safety measures
Dublin City Council response on area-wide traffic study
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