Chapter 4 I Transport and Mobility
Walking and Cycling Improvements
Initiative
Description
Passage Railway
The Passage Railway Greenway was previously identified as a key transport corridor by Cork City Council as it has the potential to provide the best quality and most direct route for pedestrians and cyclists between the City Centre and Mahon. It recommended various improvement measures to the greenway including the widening of the existing route, the provision of lighting and the improvement of access to the greenway. The project will provide significantly improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians along the greenway route from Páirc Uí Chaoimh to Mahon and improve its amenity value. The heritage of the Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway will be highlighted by incorporating as much of the remaining railway infrastructure into the scheme as possible. The existing access points will be improved, and new accesses provided along in conjunction with a widening over its entire length and the provision of lighting and CCTV to enhance security. In addition, this route may be shared by the proposed Light Rail section between Mahon and the City Centre. Currently pedestrian and cycle access to Tramore Valley Park and the wider City centre from the Grange Frankfield area of Douglas is severed by the N40 South Ring Road with crossing points limited to Douglas Village and Kinsale Road interchange. The Cork Cycle Network Plan 2017 provides a clear strategy for the future development of the cycling network within the Metropolitan Area. The aim is to encourage a greater use of cycling for trips to work, school, recreation and leisure. Cork County Council initiated a proposal to construct a pedestrian and cycle link from the Grange Road, Douglas to the Tramore Valley Park to include a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the N40. The proposal consists of a 4m wide path, circa 995m long extending from Grange Rd north to the N40 South Ring Road and then includes a bridge over the N40 to create a connection to the Tramore Valley Park. There is an existing trail located within the woodland area which commences to the west of Amberley Heights and terminates to the west of Alden Grove. The proposed path will extend the trail to connect with Grange Road to the south and the Tramore Valley Park to the north via an overbridge over the N40 South Ring Road where a path will continue through the Park and on to Cork city. The proposed path will provide a safe and direct off- road route for commuter, school and leisure trips from the Grange Road and Donnybrook to Douglas, Turners Cross and Cork City. The purpose of the extension is to connect the existing Ballybrack Pedestrian and Cycle Path with Maryborough Hill and a new proposed residential development on the R609 Carrigaline Road. The long-term objective is to provide a cycle link between Carrigaline and the South Environs with the City Centre.
Greenway
Grange Road Transport Corridor & Tramore Valley (N40 bridge)
Ballybrack Valley Pedestrian and Cycle Track (Phase 4)
Table 4.3: Walking and Cycling Improvements.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
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