The highly anticipated Clontarf to City Centre (C2CC) Active Travel Project connects the Royal Canal Greenway to the East Coast Trail and part of the Tolka Valley Greenway.
The €62m Dublin City Council project has been more than two years in the making and provides “a safe, pleasant and continuous segregated walking and cycling route from Howth to the city centre”.
Speaking at today’s launch, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said: “For far too long we have let the car dominate our city and this has been no good for anybody.
“This is a clear signal that Dublin – just like other leading cities like Paris or London – is moving towards a better, cleaner and greener future.
“It is great to be here today to launch this new Clontarf to City Centre Project as a safe, accessible highway for cyclists and pedestrians and a great example of how active travel can completely transform the way people get into and out of their city.
“Just standing here for a minute or two, you can see immediately by the numbers using it that it’s the type of people-focused infrastructure that people want.”
The C2CC Project extends 2.7 km from the Clontarf Road / Alfie Byrne Road junction along North Strand Road to Amiens Street at Connolly Station.
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Councillor Naoise O’ Muirí believes it’s a great scheme for the local community and for the north city.
“As a local user of the scheme, I am already enjoying a more pleasant and safe walking and cycling environment and a much-improved public domain in Fairview,” he said.
“I have no doubt that more Dubliners and visitors to the city will be drawn towards Fairview and Clontarf, bringing with them more footfall and business for local shops and traders.
“This project is a clear demonstration of Dublin City Council’s commitment to working with local communities and other stakeholders in delivering high-quality and world-leading public infrastructure.
“I encourage people, and in particular families, to try the C2CC route and make full use of the various amenities along the way.”
Dublin City Council thanked the many stakeholders involved in the project, especially the local community, for their patience and understanding during the significant disruption necessary to facilitate construction.
Some of public realm improvements in Fairview as part of the C2CC project. Pic: @DubCityCouncil
The C2CC Project included upgrades to nine major junctions and three pedestrian crossings. In addition, there are two brand new pedestrian crossings connecting Fairview village to the park.
Extensive public works have been conducted, such as replacing 6.5km of century-old water mains along the route.
The project’s greening measures include over 100 trees planted and 50 new planted areas, with over 4,600 shrubs and hedges. The streetscape along the route has been significantly enhanced with eight new community plazas.
Fine Gael’s Paschal Donohoe added: “I am confident these facilities will be a catalyst for people to walk, wheel or cycle more often. This will lead to healthier communities and positively contribute to business activity.
“The Clontarf to City Centre Project is another step in ensuring that our communities are connected with high-quality, safer and inclusive infrastructure that supports more sustainable lifestyle choices.”
