Chapter 4
Transport and Mobility
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Additionally, a requirement that accessibility for stations and stops must be incorporated at design stage is highlighted. It is also suggested that public transport be provided in close proximity to areas where people with disabilities reside.
Cork City Council via CMATS is attempting to bring public transport to the widest possible population catchment. Recommendation: No change.
Park and Ride
A number of submissions highlight the need for Park and Ride facilities with the northside of the City and Dunkettle highlighted. Additionally the importance of Dunkettle as an enabler for reduced parking levels in the City Docks and Tivoli is highlighted. It is further suggested that the City Development Plan should set out the priority level for the delivery of each of the CMATS Park and Rides. Submission supports objective to provide Park and Ride facilities.
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Cork City Council recognises the need for Park and Ride on the northside of the city and the importance of Park and Ride at Dunkettle which will be a key enabler to reducing parking levels at a number of strategic locations in the city. The priority level for the delivery of each of CMATS Park and Ride delivery will be determined by the rollout of the CMATS programme. Recommendation: No change. The Draft Plan states that local mobility hubs may include formalising existing surface or multistorey car parks at locations including Mahon, Pouladuff Road, Carrigrohane Road, Blackpool, and Docklands. These hubs may potentially take the form of multi-storey car parks or basement car-parking in some circumstances. Existing rail and bus stations may also be retrofitted as mobility hubs. Typically, a local mobility hub will be supported by frequent public transport, quality walking and cycling networks within a catchment area of 500-600m and include supplementary facilities including public transport stops, high-capacity
Local Mobility Hubs
A number of submissions have been made in relation to local mobility hubs. Submission recommends a new section to address Mobility Points. New section 4.98 - Mobility Points The City Council will determine suitable on-street provision for Mobility Points over the course of the strategy. Mobility Points typically includes the co-location of public transport stops, dedicated car club bays, car sharing systems, Bicycle
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