Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Gardai Commit to ‘Vision Zero’ in New Limerick Road Safety Plan

Cllr Sarah Kiely, Cllr Saša Novak Uí Chonchúir, Inspector Padraigh Sutton, Roads Policing Unit, Keith Mullin, National Ambulance Service, Madeline Lyes, Limerick Pedestrian Network, Supt Andrew Lacey, Lucy Curtis, TII Regional Road Safety Engineer, John O’Leary, LCCC, Cllr Gerald Mitchell, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Chief Superintendent Derek Smart, Hugh McGrath, Senior Engineer at Limerick City and County Council, Sgt Tony Miniter, Roads Policing Unit, Supt Paul Reidy, Dave Tobin, Limerick Cycling Network and Karen McDonnell, LCCC pictured with at the Launch of the Limerick Road Safety Plan 2023 -2030.
Pic: Don Moloney

Limerick Road Safety Plan is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing road safety throughout our community

Limerick City and County Council, in partnership with An Garda Síochána, is proud to announce the launch of the Limerick Road Safety Plan—a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing road safety throughout our community. Developed in collaboration with the Limerick Road Safety Working Together Group, the plan outlines strategic actions to reduce collisions and fatalities on Limerick’s roads.

The plan spanning the period to 2030, is aligned with the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, with a commitment to ‘Vision Zero’, ultimately striving for zero deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 2050. The strategy is led by a Safe System approach, which is viewed as best practice globally in the delivery of road safety strategies.

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Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell, expressed enthusiasm for the plan, stating, “The launch of the plan marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to prioritise road safety. This collaborative initiative underscores our commitment to creating safer road environments for all residents and visitors to our city and county.”

Dr Pat Daly, CE, Limerick City and County Council, emphasised the importance of collective action, saying, “The plan is a testament to the power of collaboration. By working together with our partners, including An Garda Síochána and community stakeholders, we can make meaningful strides towards achieving our shared vision of safer roads.”

Key aims of the plan include creating safer road environments, improving cooperation among agencies, promoting responsible road user behaviour through education and awareness, and supporting national road safety objectives.

Limerick Garda Chief Superintendent, Derek Smart said community engagement is key, saying, “The plan is aimed at enhancing road safety initiatives whilst also educating road users in all aspects of road safety and ultimately reducing fatalities and serious injury collisions on our Roads. This joint approach between Limerick City and County Council and An Garda Siochana will greatly assist in our stated aim to make our roads safer for everyone to enjoy.”

The Road Safety Working Together Group, comprising representatives from Limerick City and County Council, An Garda Síochána, emergency services, and community organisations, played a pivotal role in developing the plan. Their collective dedication reflects a shared commitment to fostering positive change and enhancing road safety in Limerick.

As the plan is set into motion, we encourage everyone to join in prioritising road safety and embracing the initiatives outlined. Together, we can build a safer, more secure road network for everyone.

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