Chapter 4
Transport and Mobility
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Bus lanes
Submission objects to the provision of a priority bus land in the Summerhill North/St Luke’s area which it is stated will act as a barrier to connectivity in the area as a result of a three-lane road being created and suggests alternative traffic management proposals.
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The provision of bus lanes and designation of one-way streets, etc. is an operational matter and cannot be considered as part of the preparation of the City Development Plan. Recommendation: No change.
Light Rail
Submission opposes the sharing of the Blackrock greenway with the proposed Light Rail. A further submission requests that the LRT route link with MTU campus in Bishopstown but avoids the area proposed for expansion. One submission suggests a north south metro line to be identified during the lifetime of this plan.
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The final LRT route alignment and depot location has not yet been determined. A definitive route alignment is needed to maximise the ability to provide appropriate densities for development sites at locations along the route and to avoid conflict with emerging development proposals. This Development Plan will apply appropriate safeguards and development densities within the study corridors to ensure the long-term feasibility of the proposed light rail route. Once the emerging preferred route is identified a variation of this Plan will take place to safeguard the route. Recommendation: No change.
Rail
Submission from Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann, who are planning for a major expansion of rail as set out in the transformative 2027 Strategic Plan. IR / IE are planning to significantly improve and upgrade the commuter, regional and intercity offering by providing additional capacity,
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Iarnród Éireann’s commitment to the enhancements of facilities and services in the Cork area is welcomed. Cork City Council acknowledges that rail forms part of the options being explored in the N/M20 project aimed at improving linkages between Cork and Limerick. It is recommended to include text in Chapter 4 “InterCity Services” to
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