*The bus shelter in Drumgeely which has since been replaced. Photograph: Joe Buckley
A SHANNON COUNCILLOR has said the local authority should “err on the side of caution” to the potential provision of a pedestrian crossing in Drumgeely.
Staff in the Shannon Municipal District have confirmed that the location on the Drumgeely Rd in Shannon at the bus stop above the Gort Rd cross will be nominated for a low cost safety measure scheme.
Senior executive engineer, Tom Mellett advised, “if successful (this) will deliver a pedestrian crossing in 2023”. He added, “there is limited fund allocated from 2022 GMA (General Municipal Allocation) which will be used to enhance accessibility at the bus stop this year”.
Provision of a pedestrian crossing had been sought by Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF). “At certain times of the day people find it hard to cross the road at this bus stop,” he explained.
Inspiration to pen the proposal came after Cllr O’Gorman was out for dinner one evening with a friend where certain issues were relayed back to him. “For 70 percent of the day there is no issue but with the traffic and people coming to and from work there is an issue at peak times. Hopefully it will be a success going forward”.
While he seconded the motion, Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND) urged the Council to “err on the side of caution”. He continued, “I have a lot of friends and family using it and there hasn’t been any complaints. Motorists are very sensitive to people who are using the bus shelters which we were delighted to get. Be careful what you do with the road, we fought long and hard to keep it open as an emergency entrance”.
