Chapter 4 I Transport and Mobility
Cork Metropolitan Cycle Network Plan 2015 4.33 The 2015 Metropolitan Cycle Plan has been incorporated into CMATS and will inform the City Councils cycling strategy. This Plan was devised to increase cycling mode share from a low base at the time of publication to provide a clear strategy for the development of the cycling network to encourage greater levels of cycling trips to places of employment, education, recreation, and leisure. 4.34 The routes outlined in the cycle plan have largely been retained and updated to include new primary routes. These include future high quality, segregated routes developed and integrated into the design and development of new strategic road infrastructure and a new link from new residential areas in Glanmire to the strategic employment area of Little Island to enhance connectivity. 4.35 To ensure compliance with the strategy all new development, including changes of use, must demonstrate how they can provide improved linkages to-and-from the Cork Cycle Network. New cycle tracks or cycle lanes, or upgrades to cycle routes, shall be designed in accordance with the ‘National Cycle Manual’ (2011). Recreational car-free cycle routes, cycle routes to schools and Greenways will also be developed to promote cycling within the city and the wider metropolitan area and connections will be required as part of larger developments. 4.36 The proposed network was developed based on the following: • Transport and land use proposals set out in the policies and plans for the relevant areas; • Assessment of existing cycling infrastructure within the area; • Agreed targets for mode share; • Designating a coherent network of east-west and north-south cycle routes across the area which will provide access to all major trip generators; • Priority access to employment areas, academic institutions, public services and third level education and schools; • Providing the highest possible level of connectivity on identified corridors of high demand;
• Identifying and maximising opportunities for high quality greenways and quietways; • Based on the recommendations within the National Cycle Manual several different infrastructure types are proposed at various locations within the network, including: – Cycle Lanes – Mixed Streets – Cycling and Bus Lanes – Cycle Tracks – Cycle Trails or Greenways – Quietways 4.37 An explanation of the terms above is contained in the Glossary which accompanies this Plan.
Primary Cycle Network
4.38 Primary routes have been designated as such because they experience the highest level of demand. Primary routes are typically direct and provide medium long radial connections to key destinations across the Cork Metropolitan Area (CMA). These routes are supplemented by secondary and feeder routes which may provide access to residential catchments. 4.39 Figure 4.2 provides an illustration of the Cork Cycle Network. Primary Routes are outlined in red.
NTA Cycling and Walking Infrastructure 2021-25
4.40 The NTA has recently launched a 5 year plan for Cycling and Walking Infrastructure in Ireland With a budget of €1.8 billion it is envisaged that this plan “enable a step change in the number of people taking daily journeys by foot and bicycle, which will help improve quality of life and air quality”. 4.41 For Cork City this Plan envisages in excess of 100 km of new and upgraded cycle facilities to be delivered during its lifetime.
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