Safe Routes to School Fingal

3 girls in yellow hi-vis jackets standing facing a road viewed from side. One is holding a stop sign.

The Safe Routes to School programme aims to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities, alleviate congestion at the school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to school by providing walking and cycling facilities. The improvements to a school’s commute may range from an upgraded footpath or addition of a protected cycle lane to a complete reworking of a school’s entrance to better accommodate walking and cycling.

In June 2021, 11 Fingal schools were selected for round 1 of the programme and will work with a designated infrastructure officer from Green-Schools who will liaise with the school and local authority as works are planned and carried out.

Schools were selected for participation in the programme for 2021 based on a mix of criteria including school type, location and school’s commitment to sustainable travel. The programme is funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority (NTA) and is supported by the Department of Education. An Taisce’s Green-Schools is co-ordinating the programme and Fingal County Council will play a key part in delivering the infrastructure to support this programme.

Projects In Progress

Scoil Choilm Community National School, Porterstown  - Construction work to commence April 2024

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Scoil Ghrainne Community National School, Phibblestown - Construction work to commence April 2024

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Ladyswell National School, Mulhuddart - Construction work to commence April 2024

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Pope John Paul II, Malahide - Detailed design work underway, construction date not yet set.

Completed Projects

  • Brackenstown Educate Together NS, Swords
  • Powerstown Educate Together NS, Dublin 15
  • Bayside Junior School, Sutton
  • Castaheany Educate Together NS Ongar Village
  • Rush & Lusk Educate Together NS
  • St. Philip the Apostle, Hartstown

Safe Routes To School News

drawing on photograph of proposed measures in place
07 Mar 2024

Road Safety Upgrades Proposed for Rush School

Fingal County Council has launched two public consultations connected to road safety measures in Rush. A School Street initiative for Rush National School and a junction upgrade adjacent to the school are now open for public feedback.

Mayor, Minister for Children and Active Travel staff on zebra crossing
29 Jun 2022
Active Travel

Hartstown Kids Get Safe School Zone at St Philip the Apostle

The pupils, teachers and parents of St Philip the Apostle Junior and Senior National Schools in Hartstown have a special reason to celebrate this week. Fingal County Council, with funding from the National Transport Authority, has just completed work on a ‘School Zone’ at their campus.