Kildare County Council answers Cllr’s Athy bus bay queries

Two queries relating to bus bays in Athy submitted by a local councillor have been answered by Kildare County Council (KCC).

Fianna Fáil Cllr Brian Dooley submitted both queries at the latest Athy Municipal District meeting, which was held on Monday, June 16 last. He appeared at the meeting by virtual means.

For Cllr Dooley's first query, he asked KCC if it "could inform the members on where the designated bus bays are in Athy town".

In response, KCC said via the report it presented at the meeting: "The designated bus bays are outlined in the Athy parking bye-laws adopted by the members of the former Athy Town Council in 2013.

"Bus bays are located at: Barrow Quay (1); Leinster Street (1); Duke Street (1); Mount Hawkins (2); and Church Road."

CRITERIA

For the second query, Cllr Dooley asked if KCC could "confirm what the criteria is for bus parking at the designated bus bays in Athy town".

In response, KCC had this to say via its report: "A bus bay is for the purpose of setting down and collecting passengers only.

"Buses are not permitted to remain at bus bays beyond the time required to carry out this function.

"Designated bus parking can be considered under the review of the Athy Parking Bye-Laws."

KCC concluded: "It should be noted that designated bus parking should not be located in the immediate town centres, where spaces are at a premium; they should be located on the outskirts of a town where the bus can park after dropping off passengers."

Cllr Brian Dooley. Photo credit: fiannafail.ie

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