Chapter 4 I Transport and Mobility
4.82 Where development or works are proposed on land abutting a railway or light rail corridor, consultation with Iarnrod Eireann or the Light Rail operator should occur early in the planning process. Accessibility of Public Transport for people with disabilities 4.83 Inaccessibility to Public Transport can be a barrier and prevent people with disabilities availing of Public Transport. Cork City Council are cognisant of the need to improve access to public transport for all users.
• In addition to improvements in the Cork-Dublin service, Cork City Council supports the devel- opment of an enhanced direct and frequent rail service between Cork and Limerick.
New Development in areas served by High Quality Public Transport 4.76 New commercial and housing developments in these areas must allow for continuous, direct pedestrian and bicycle access routes from the surrounding neighbourhood to railway stations and public transport interchanges. 4.77 A continuous active frontage along pedestrian ap- proach paths to these facilities is required. 4.78 Pedestrian approach paths from new developments must be developed with clear sightlines to and from railway station buildings, and to and from public transport interchanges. Public transport infrastructure and the receiving environment 4.79 Railway station forecourts and public transport interchange stations can form a key part of the public realm and should be developed in such a manner that allows for high levels of pedestrian activity. 4.80 Where commercial activities are proposed as part of a transport led development, consideration should be given to locating these uses such as convenience stores close to the station entry point so as to provide for informal surveillance and increase perceptions of safety. 4.81 Where commuter car parking areas are proposed these should be located away from the main pedestrian approaches to stations to allow for unimpeded movement.
New Public Transport Infrastructure
4.84 Accessibility features, such as wheelchair access and audio and visual aids, must be built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from design stage in addition accessibility for stations and stops must be incorporated at design stage.
Older Infrastructure
4.85 Cork City Council are aware that there are legacy issues in relation to older infrastructure and facilities in particular Kent Station. 4.86 Whilst access to the Station for people with disabilities has improved in recent years some areas of the complex continue to present difficulties for people with disabilities particularly the curved platform which provides access to trains on the Inter City and Northern Commuter Routes. 4.87 Cork City Council together with Irish Rail and NTA will engage to improve access to this area at an early stage during the lifetime of this plan for wheelchair users and people with mobility or visual impairment.
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