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TRANSPORT
Actions Currently Budgeted
Operations
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T1 Implement transport energy management system
In the next 5 years
EWCC System implemented
Update: South Dublin County Council has implemented a fuel management system to monitor fuel consumption associated with fleet. GPS monitoring also provides information relating to vehicle activity. SDCC has also initiated an Eco Driver training programme to educate council drivers on fuel management techniques reducing emissions and improving road safety. SDCC have engaged Energy Elephant to set up a portal as a pilot scheme to monitor and report on energy consumption across the organisation. When fully adopted, the system will monitor and report on electricity use in buildings, facilities and public lighting, fuel consumption for heating buildings and fuel use for transportation.
T2 Ongoing replacement of Council vehicles with more energy-efficient alternatives, including EVs
In the next 5 years
EWCC # of vehicles replaced
Update: Programme of fleet replacement is currently under review. SDCC currently own 5 Electric Vans and have leased an additional 6 EVs to facilitate the DURL project on missed connections. Slow charging facilities are available at the following depots;
• Corkagh Park
• Ballymount Depot
• County Hall
• Tymon Park
• Deansrath Depot
• Jobstown Depot (Housing) SDCC sought tenders from suitably qualified consultants to carry out a full review of Fleet and to make recommendations on vehicle replacement matching specification with task/requirement. Tender replies have been received and are currently being assessed.
Ongoing
T3 Use mobile canteens with operational crews In the next 5 years
T4 Promotion of Cycle-to-Work Scheme to Council staff
In the next 5 years
EWCC # of canteens trialled
LUPT # of staff availing of scheme
Update: Mobile welfare units are currently being used by the Tree cutting crews operating out of Grange Depot.
Update: SDCC encourage staff to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme. Promotional events are run throughout the year including during Bike Week. SDCC Active travel have developed a webpage dedicated to active travel. The Cycle to Work scheme is also promoted to members of the public during bike week.
In 2021, 42 members of staff availed of the scheme.
Ongoing
