Reducing our Transport Emissions

Reducing our Transport Emissions

Transportation has a critical role to play in our approach to climate change, as it contributes to a significant amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In South Dublin, the transportation sector is a large contributor to GHG emissions, with an estimated 34% of our total emissions. How we choose to travel for work, education, shopping or leisure has a big impact on Ireland’s and South Dublin's GHG emissions, so there are plenty of opportunities for positive change.

For more details on our climate action work across transport, such as Active Travel schemes, decarbonising our fleet and our own daily travel, or working with schools, see our dedicated climate action storymap.

Active Travel

Since 2022, South Dublin County Council has spent almost €60 million on active travel infrastructure in the county. A budget allocation of €21.9 million was made available for Cycle South Dublin Projects in 2024 and a dedicated team of technical and administrative staff manage the delivery of active travel projects. 22.53 kilometres of new and upgraded cycle lanes and 63,876 square metres of new & upgraded footpaths were delivered in South Dublin in 2024 by the Active Travel team.

Our dedicated Active Travel website contains a wealth of information on getting involved.

Fig 1: Active Travel Route

Bike Parking

SDCC receives funding from the National Transport Authority for bike parking. To date, bike stands have been installed in over 40 sports clubs and schools and 5 public parks across Tallaght, Knocklyon, Templeogue, Rathfarnham, Bohernabreena, Clondalkin and Lucan. To date approximately 750 new bike parking spaces have been created in South Dublin.

SDCC Fleet Transition

In 2024, South Dublin County Council continued its transition from Internal Combustion Engine vehicles to more sustainable alternatives, supporting the goals set out in the Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. The Council is committed to increasing the number of electric and alternative fuel vehicles within its fleet. Key developments include:

• The addition of four new electric vehicles (EVs) to the fleet.
• The establishment of a new Fleet Management System to oversee the decarbonisation of the 128 vehicles and 451 plant items that need to be replaced over the next five years
• The establishment of a pilot to trial Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO0 in our diesel vehicles.

EV Charging

EV UPDATE WHEN HAVE IT

Fig 2: ePower Charger

Key Transport Data