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CorkMetropolitanArea Transportation Strategy (CMATS)
CMATS provides a coherent, integrated transport planning policy framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure to support the development of the Greater Cork Area.
THE STRATEGY’S OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: • To prioritise sustainable transport and reduce car dependency within the Cork Metropolitan Area (CMA) • To support the future growth of the CMA through the provision of an efficient and safe transport network • To provide a high level of public transport connectivity • To identify and protect key strategic routes for the movement of services and freight • To enhance the public realm through traffic management and transport intervention • To increase public transport capacity and frequencies Under the earlier City Centre Movement Strategy a number of street enhancement projects which have impacted positively on traffic management in the city centre have been undertaken including: • Parnell Place Renewal Scheme
A NUMBER OF STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS HAVE ALREADY IMPACTED POSITIVELY ON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN THE CITY CENTRE.
• City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme • Kent Station to City Centre Improvement Scheme. • Pope’s Quay Cycle Improvement Scheme • Mary Elmes pedestrian and cycle bridge • University College Cork to City Centre Cycle Facility.
In that time, there has been significant increases in bus passengers in the Cork commuter region, reflecting the strong demand for improved public transport services in the Cork region.
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