Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
Local Road Network 10.265 Deficiencies in the local road network is one of the key reasons for the low level of development in Blarney, relative to other urban towns, with the existing road infrastructure unable to serve proposed developments. This issue is of particular concern in Stoneview and solutions to this problem will be identified as part of the Blarney Town Centre and Stoneview Framework plans which will be prepared simultaneously during the lifetime of this Plan. Walking and Cycling 10.266 Facilitating a modal shift to walking and cycling for local journeys within the town would help ease congestion. There is significant potential for cycle routes in the town given the compact nature of the town and the proximity of most residential areas to the centre. 10.267 The Cork Cycle Network Plan which has been absorbed into CMATS contains proposals for both on and off road cycling infrastructure in the Blarney / Tower / Kerry Pike area and Cork City Council will work with relevant stakeholders to further these proposals during the lifetime of this Plan.
10.261 There is a lack of an appropriate range of cultural facilities in Blarney and Tower. The provision of such facilities should be considered as part of development proposals in the town centre. In addition, Blarney GAA club is the only active recreational facility of significance in the town, and it is considered important that this complex remains within the town.
Public Transport
10.262 Blarney is served by the Cork City Bus network, significant improvements to both frequency and reliability are required on this route. CMATS proposes both a Core and Orbital bus network as part of BusConnects (see Chapter 4 Transport and Mobility). Future provision for Blarney is as yet undecided but Cork City Council will endeavour to deliver significant improvements for public transport in Blarney during the lifetime of this Plan. 10.263 In addition to bus improvements, CMATS has also identified lands at Stoneview for the construction of a new railway station as part of the expansion of Cork Commuter Rail services. Enabling infrastructure such as new pedestrian and cycling linkages and upgrades to the local road network will be examined in both the Blarney Town Centre and Stoneview Framework Plans.
National Road (M/N20)
10.264 The M/N20 scheme is currently at Phase 2, Option Selection. Four emerging routes have now been identified with a preferred route due to be selected later in 2021. Some areas of Blarney may form part of the final route and therefore appropriate safeguards within the study corridor are being applied in this plan to ensure the long-term feasibility of the proposed route. Once the emerging preferred route is identified further safeguards of the preferred route will be included in this Development Plan.
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