Dn Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils plans for traffic calming around Our Ladys Ballinteer Boys NS and Girls NS have been welcomed by a local councillor who points to 95% of parents supporting the concept of walking and cycling safety improvements around the school.Cllr Oisn OConnor (Green Party) said: Safer ways to get to school for Our Ladys Ballinteer Boys NS and Girls NS. Today Im very happy to say that weve published plans to make the roads safer around both schools, St Johns church and the Scout den.The project mainly includes raised zebra crossings on Ballinteer Avenue, Broadford Road and Broadford Rise, and raised continuous footpath treatments at four vehicular access points on Ballinteer Avenue.On Broadford Road, an existing cycle lane will get protected bollards for a short section, and on Broadford Rise there will be one set of three small traffic calming buildouts. Besides the main elements, there will be more school-ahead signage and colourful road markings, which the councillor says is to remind drivers to slow down near the schools.IMAGES: Artists impressions of the planned works.95% of parents surveyed said they would support works to make walking and cycling safer outside the school and these plans have been drawn up by our active travel team to make that a reality, he said. I believe these works will also make it safer for all community members to walk safely in the local area and help reduce speeding on these roads in Ballinteer, he said in a post on Facebook.Cllr OConnor added: If youd like me to send you the link to the full plans or have any questions about whats involved just comment below. Well also have a drop-in information event at the schools next Wednesday, 11th November from 1-5pm where you can view the plans and discuss them with our engineers in person.In the comments, Gerry Doyle, a member of the public posting on Facebook, said: No yous are not.its a concerted effort around the city & suburbs to reduce road space. Cause more traffic with road furniture&widening if paths as we have seen all over the city.1 car stops to do right turn &traffic backs up continously.stopping people getting to work on time. Stopping delivers on time & generally running down peoples health & patience .leeding to xtra stress& heart attacks .road rage increases as a result. So tell the real & full truth plesse.not just safety for kids, he said.Cllr OConnor responded that the member of the public should feel welcome to include their theory in a submission to the council.The public consultation which can be found at dlrcoco.citizenspace.com is open until November 23rd.