2025-11-26 18:41:17 +0000
To: Wicklow County Council
Safe Pedestrian Crossing on Friars Hill Road in Rathnew – Protect Our Children and Families!
Install a pedestrian crossing on the section of Friars Hill Road that serves as the main access point to our communities in Saunders Lane, Wilton Manor, Waverly Meadow, Waverly Drive, Kirvin Hill and Brookfield Park estates.
Why is this important?
This busy stretch of road is a daily hazard for families, children, and elderly residents. Every morning and afternoon, dozens of schoolchildren and parents with strollers must cross here to reach nearby schools and crèches, with no safe, marked crossing in place. Vehicles speed through without clear signals to stop, putting lives at risk. We've already raised this issue in a formal letter earlier this year, but action is overdue – incidents are waiting to happen, and we can't afford to wait any longer.
A simple pedestrian crossing would:
- Enhance road safety for vulnerable pedestrians, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Promote healthier lifestyles by encouraging walking and cycling in our community.
- Support environmental goals by making sustainable travel options more accessible and appealing.
Wicklow County Council has a responsibility to prioritize community safety and infrastructure improvements. We urge you to act now: conduct a site assessment, allocate the necessary resources, and install this crossing without delay. We're ready to participate in any consultations, surveys, or meetings to make this happen.