Active Travel Scheme Longford, Phase 2, Bus Stop Enhancement Programme (BSEP)

Section 38 Legislative Procedure for Traffic Calming Measures under the Road Traffic Act 1994

Under the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended), a road authority may, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, provide such traffic calming measures as they consider desirable in respect of public roads in their charge.

“Traffic calming measures” for the purposes of this legislation can include such items as bus facilities such as lay-bys, accessible bus stops and bus shelters.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended) of the following scheme:

Section 38: Active Travel Scheme LD/25/0005Longford, Phase 2, Bus Stop Enhancement Programme (BSEP)

The provision of new Bus Shelters, improvements in accessibility for wheelchair users and individuals with impaired vision, installation of new TFI bus poles, improved hardstanding areas, installation of uncontrolled crossings and upgraded road markings to meet minimum accessibility and safety standards. The works will also include the provision of required drainage, access ramps, lighting and all other required works.

Phase two will be carried out at the following locations:

Ballymahon NB – No. 74
Ballymahon SB – No. 75
Granard NB – No. 76
Granard SB – No. 77
Lanesborough WB – No. 80
Lanesborough EB – No. 81
Longford Town Main St NB - No. 82
Longford Town Main St SB – No. 83
Newtownforbes NB - No 84
Newtownforbes SB - No 85
Ballinamuck SB – No 54
Ballinamuck NB – No 54

Public

In accordance with Section 38 of the above-mentioned legislation, Longford County Council, as the competent roads authority, has concluded that the above scheme complies with the relevant section of the legislation, based on the nature, size, and location of the proposed scheme.

Drawings and particulars of the proposed scheme are available for inspection at the Planning Counter, Longford County Council, Aras An Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford, Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm from the 6 November to the 23 November 2026 inclusive and on the following page, https://www.longfordcoco.ie/services/roads/

Drawings and particulars of the proposed scheme will also be available for inspection at Ballymahon, Granard & Lanesborough Libraries during library opening hours.

Submissions and observations in relation to the proposed works may be emailed to activetravel@longfordcoco.iee , up to 5pm on 23rd Nov 2026, and also be made in writing and posted using the following addressed “Submissions, Active Travel Scheme LD/25/0005 Longford, Phase 2, Bus Stop Enhancement Programme (BSEP), Longford County Council, 2 Church Street, Longford N39 W1X7” and must also be received on or before 5pm on the 23 November 2026.

Please make your submission by one of the above methods only.

Only submissions received as set out above will be considered.

Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address. All submissions received will be considered and will form part of the Chief Executive’s report on the public consultation process. It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 -2006 (amended) applies to all records held by Longford County Council.