NOTICE – SECTION 38 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1994Safe Routes to School Project atCarn National School, Moygownagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Roads Traffic Act 1994, Mayo County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to implement traffic calming measures at the following locations: -
R315 – Pontoon-Crossmolina-Ballycastle Road
L5165 – Kileemashaska Road
The proposed traffic calming measures include pedestrian crossings, junction tightening, signage and road markings with all associated works.
Scheme Objectives
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme aims to make walking, cycling, and scooting to school safer and more accessible, helping to reduce car dependency, improve road safety, and support healthier, more active lifestyles. The proposed scheme aims to enhance safety and accessibility for pupils and parents by improving the front of school area, providing safe pedestrian and cyclist crossings, and supporting the use of a nearby Park and Stride location.
Carn National School is located off the R315 on a one-way slip road currently used for school drop-off and collection.
The primary objectives of the scheme are to:
Improve safety for the pupils, cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users
Encourage walking, cycling, and scooting to school
Reduce traffic congestion during drop-off and collection times
Enhance the overall school environment through landscaping and design improvements
Have your say – Submissions & Observations
How to make a submission
Written observations or submissions in respect of the proposed works may be made and received during the prescribed period from:-
Tuesday, 11th November 2025 to Tuesday, 9th December 2025 (no later than 4:30pm)
All valid submissions and/or observations will be taken into consideration before the Section 38 process is finalised by Mayo County Council.
Submissions/Observations must be received betweenTuesday, 11th November 2025 to Tuesday, 9th December 2025 (up until 4:30pm).
Submissions/observations to be made by one medium only and should include:
Full Name & Address of person making submission/observation a map (if required for identification purposes)
Details of organisation/community group/company which you represent where relevant.
Submissions/Observations may be made using this website or by post. Emailed submissions will not be accepted
Children or groups or associations representing the interests of children, are entitled, and encouraged to make submissions or observations on the Section 38 Notice.
All observations or submissions received before the closing date will be taken into consideration before finalising the Section 38 process.
You should ensure that no vexatious, libellous, or confidential information, including confidential information relating to a third party (in respect of which the third party has not, expressly, or impliedly in the circumstances, consented to its disclosure) is included in your submission. The Roads Authority reserves the right to redact any submission or part thereof that does not comply with this requirement.
In order to assist us in complying with Data Protection and GDPR please include your name (which will be published) and contact details (and where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc., which you represent), on a separate sheet to the content of your submission/ observation. This processing of your personal data is lawful under Article 6 (1)(e) of the GDPR regulations. The Council’s Data Protection Policy is available on the Council website.
Mayo County Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act (as amended).
All observations or submissions received during the above time period will be taken into consideration before finalising the Section 38 process.
The personal information (data) collected during the consultation process (which may include the collection of sensitive personal data) is collected for the purpose of receiving and dealing with submissions and any data collected is subject to Mayo County Council’s privacy statement which can be found at https://www.mayo.ie/privacy
Notice - Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 - Safe Routes to School Project at Carn National School, Moygownagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Primary tabs
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Roads Traffic Act 1994, Mayo County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to implement traffic calming measures at the following locations: -
The proposed traffic calming measures include pedestrian crossings, junction tightening, signage and road markings with all associated works.
Scheme Objectives
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme aims to make walking, cycling, and scooting to school safer and more accessible, helping to reduce car dependency, improve road safety, and support healthier, more active lifestyles.
The proposed scheme aims to enhance safety and accessibility for pupils and parents by improving the front of school area, providing safe pedestrian and cyclist crossings, and supporting the use of a nearby Park and Stride location.
Carn National School is located off the R315 on a one-way slip road currently used for school drop-off and collection.
The primary objectives of the scheme are to:
Have your say – Submissions & Observations
How to make a submission
Written observations or submissions in respect of the proposed works may be made and received during the prescribed period from:-
Tuesday, 11th November 2025 to Tuesday, 9th December 2025 (no later than 4:30pm)All valid submissions and/or observations will be taken into consideration before the Section 38 process is finalised by Mayo County Council.
Submissions/Observations must be received between Tuesday, 11th November 2025 to Tuesday, 9th December 2025 (up until 4:30pm).
Submissions/observations to be made by one medium only and should include:
Submissions/Observations may be made using this website or by post. Emailed submissions will not be accepted
Children or groups or associations representing the interests of children, are entitled, and encouraged to make submissions or observations on the Section 38 Notice.
All observations or submissions received before the closing date will be taken into consideration before finalising the Section 38 process.
You should ensure that no vexatious, libellous, or confidential information, including confidential information relating to a third party (in respect of which the third party has not, expressly, or impliedly in the circumstances, consented to its disclosure) is included in your submission. The Roads Authority reserves the right to redact any submission or part thereof that does not comply with this requirement.
In order to assist us in complying with Data Protection and GDPR please include your name (which will be published) and contact details (and where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc., which you represent), on a separate sheet to the content of your submission/ observation. This processing of your personal data is lawful under Article 6 (1)(e) of the GDPR regulations. The Council’s Data Protection Policy is available on the Council website.
Mayo County Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act (as amended).
All observations or submissions received during the above time period will be taken into consideration before finalising the Section 38 process.
The personal information (data) collected during the consultation process (which may include the collection of sensitive personal data) is collected for the purpose of receiving and dealing with submissions and any data collected is subject to Mayo County Council’s privacy statement which can be found at https://www.mayo.ie/privacy
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