Commuting

Traffic and Commuting News

Travelling to UCD

UCD Campus Map (Loc8 code for the N11 entrance to the Belfield campus is NN4-32-9QJ)
Blackrock Campus Map

Public Transport

UCD is easily accessible by public transport. There are currently 2 services that assist commuters plan their journey more effectively:

Hit The Road is a public transport journey-planning service, which you can use to find directions in and around Dublin. Hit the Road was launched in May 2010, and currently supports Dublin Bus, Luas and DART services, with further services on the way. Using the interactive map, visitors can drag and drop the location markers or type in their start location and intended destination. The application will then work out the best possible routes between these two points across a combination of available public transport services.

The National Transport Authority’s new National Journey Planner is available on transportforireland.ie. The service helps people plan personal journeys, door-to-door, anywhere in Ireland, using public transport and / or walking. There is also an App available for Android now.

Timetables:

Bus Stops Located on Campus

Behind the UCD Chaplaincy
At the N11 Entrance

Cycling

A bicycle is a great way of commuting to and from UCD. Unfortunately every year there are a number of reports of bicycle thefts on campus. In order to eliminate this problem, we are encouraging all users to consider the following steps:Always lock your bicycle, even if you are just leaving it for a couple of minutes.

Lock your bicycle through the frame to a bicycle stand.
Always secure bicycles to official bicycle stands only, never in front of a fire exit, handrail etc.
Secure removable parts - lock both wheels and the frame together.
Choose a good quality lock. Cable and wire locks are far less effective than a good quality hardened steel U-lock or D-lock. If possible, avoid the use of combination locks.
As a rule of thumb, a lock should cost at least 10% of the value of the bicycle - a cheap ineffectual lock will not deter thieves.
Take a clear, colour photograph of your bicycle and make a written record of its description, including serial number and any other unique features, so that if stolen you can report it accurately.
Register your Bicycle. UCD in conjunction with An Garda Síochána are encouraging all bicycle owners to register their bicycle with a bicycle registration service such as Bike Shepard (www.bikeshepherd.org). This simple process enables you register your bicycle for free online. A stolen bicycle can then be flagged and has a greater chance of recovery. You can also check to see if a bicycle you are considering purchasing has been reported stolen. For further information visit the Bike Shepard website or the UCD Bike Shop.

By taking these simple steps the risk of bicycle theft can be greatly reduced.
If you see suspicious activity or suspect a bicycle is being stolen please report this to Campus Services on Ext 7000 or 01 7167000.

UCD Cycle Times

Driving

The Stillorgan road entrance is off the N11, and serves the eastern traffic corridor.
The Wynnsward drive entrance is off the Clonskeagh road and serves, Tallagh, Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Ranelagh, and the M50 motorway, which is a useful link to all traffic from the west and south east.
The Owenstown entrance is off Fosters Avenue and serves the eastern traffic corridor, from the south.

Campus Speed limit is 30 km/ph
Vehicles using the campus must comply with the Road Traffic Act
Traffic calming barriers prevent through traffic at peak times, Barriers operate Mon-Fri 7:00-10:30 and 16:00-19:30.
Parking is on a first-come basis, exclusively for persons with business in UCD
Vehicles may only be parked in designated parking spaces and are parked at owner’s risk
Some car parking areas are pay and display, please check the signage in the car park
Vehicles left unattended for more than three weeks will be deemed abandoned and may be removed
Wheel clamping is used to facilitate parking management on campus
Clamp release fee is indicated by signage in the car parks

For the latest traffic information check the AARoadwatch web site.

Parking

Map of UCD Campus Car Parks

NCPS manages parking on campus on behalf of UCD. The number of parking spaces is governed by Dun Laoighre Rathdown County Council planning regulations. Please note that clamping is utilised as a parking enforcement tool on campus.  Always park in a designated parking space or parking area. Be aware that some car park spaces are pay and display and ensure that you have paid and displayed, if appropriate.

Premium Spaces are premium rate pay and display spaces that are designed to ensure that short-term parking is always available on the Belfield campus. They are marked as yellow spaces and are located

1) Beside the AIB Bank, in the Tierney car park  
2) Outside the Roebuck Offices 
3) Along the side of Health Sciences, in the Student Centre car park

Prepaid parking discs are available to registered staff and students. These allow parking in regular pay-and-display spaces but are not valid for premium rate spaces. These may be obtained through NCPS website.

NCPS also provides some additional services such as Jump-Starting and a procedure for Clamping Appeals.

For temporary disabled parking Disc contact Pat Comiskey (pat.comiskey@ncps.ie) ext 3082.

Coach Parking

Cycle to Work
UCD is pleased to offer the Cycle to Work Scheme for staff effective 1st April and 1st October each year . Please see below comprehensive details on how the scheme operates and on how as a staff member you can participate in the 2012 scheme. UCD HR is working in partnership with a company called Bike To Work Ltd. to administer the scheme. For more information click here.

Please note the following traffic restrictions.
Locked traffic barriers are in place to prevent through traffic.
The barriers are in operation from:
07.00 to 10.30 and from 16.00 to 19.30 Monday to Friday

For any queries contact please contact the Cental Transport Pool
at extn 01 716 3082 or traffic.commuting@ucd.ie