Abandoned Bikes Policy - May 2020

Closed 4 Jun 2020

Opened 8 May 2020

Feedback updated 2 Nov 2020

We asked

The Council sought feedback on a Draft Abounded Bikes Policy.  The policy outlined the process for removing bikes from public areas, including from traffic poles and cycle parking stands, when bikes are deemed to be abandoned

You said

In total, 42 submissions were received through the dlr Consultation Online Hub by June 9th, 2020. 100% of those who responded were supportive of the policy to remove bikes from public areas that are deemed to be abandoned. In addition, 3 responses were received by email.

We did

Based on the submissions, a number of revisions were made to the text and a report on the public consultation was presented to Transportation and Marine Strategic Policy Committee in June 2020.

Overview

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has prepared a draft Abandoned Bike Policy and is seeking feedback from interested parties on the draft policy.  

The policy outlines the process for removing bikes from public areas, including from traffic poles and cycle parking stands, if they are deemed to be abandoned.

Please see our draft policy in the related documents at the end of this page.

Submissions and observations can be made in writing to –

The Senior Engineer,

Traffic & Road Safety Section,

Municipal Services Department,

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council,

County Hall,

Marine Road,

Dún Laoghaire,

County Dublin.

or via e-mail to info@dlrcoco.ie 

(Submissions and observations should be clearly marked ‘draft Abandoned Bike Policy')

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Vehicle Removal
  • Road Safety
  • Cycling