Chapter 4 I Transport and Mobility
4.118 In addition, Cork City will act as a terminus for both the: • M28 project which will enhance access to Ringaskiddy from the City and beyond; and • The N/M20 project which will provide for improved connectivity between Cork City and Limerick.
Roads
4.114 The promotion of sustainable means of travel, and the encouragement of modal change from the private car is a key commitment of this plan. However, it is recognised that the roads infra- structure maintains a central position in Cork City’s overall transportation network, catering for the movement of buses, goods vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, as well as the private car. During the lifetime of this plan Cork City Council will strive to roll out adequate road infrastructure to ensure the sustainable, economic development of the City. 4.115 A number of key road improvements are required to facilitate the movement of goods and people within and without the City and to ensure ease of access, especially for major areas of new development. 4.116 It will be an aim that all roads’ projects will provide for enhanced provision for public transportation, cyclists, and pedestrians, as appropriate. 4.117 The road projects planned for Cork City include: • The northern distributor road; and • The southern distributor road.
Northern Distributor Road
4.119 CMATS identifies the need for additional road network infrastructure on the north side of Cork City to cater for access to planned development lands, provide walking and cycling linkages, access to radial public transport routes, orbital public trans- port provision, and the removal of some strategic traffic from Cork City Centre. 4.120 This new road will be in the form of a distributor road referred to as the Cork Northern Distributor Road (CNDR). This is distinct to the Cork North Ring Road (N40 north), outlined below in this Chapter, which will be examined by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
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