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Bonneagar Iompair Eireann
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
CORK
METROPOLITAN
AREA
DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2040 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
LRT
Cork City Council Black Ash Park & Ride Comhairle Cathairle Chaorcaí
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
We would like to know you views on the draft Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy and any items of interest or concern.
All comments will be considered and will inform the finalisation of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. The public
consultation will run from 15th May - 28th June 2019.
Full details of the draft Cork Metropolitan Submissions Public Information Events
Area Transport Strategy can be found at Submissions are welcomed from the public Public Information Events will be held
the following link: up until 5pm, Friday 28th June 2019, send between 3pm - 8pm at the following
www.nationaltransport.ie/public- your submission online, by email or post. locations on the following dates:
consultations/current
• Wednesday 5th June
Website: Imperial Hotel, Cork City
Consultation material will be available www.nationaltransport.ie/public-
to view at Cork City Hall and Cork consultations/current • Thursday 6th June
County Hall for the duration of the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig
consultation period. Email: • Wednesday 12th June
corktransport@nationaltransport.ie Radisson Hotel, Little Island
The complete set of CMATS background
reports area as follows: Post: • Thursday 13th June
• Baseline Conditions Report; Cork Metropolitian Area Transport Strategy, Carrigaline Court Hotel, Carrigaline
• Planning Datasheet Development Report; National Transport Authority, • Wednesday 19th June
• Demand Analysis Report; Dún Scéine, Blarney Castle Hotel, Blarney.
• Transport Modelling Report; Harcourt Lane,
• Transport Options Development Report; Dublin 2,
D02 WT20.
• Supporting Measures Report;
• Strategic Environmental Assessment
(SEA); and
• Appropriate Assessment (AA).
Submissions will not be individually responded to but will be summarised in a consultation report which will be published on www.nationaltransport.ie/public-consultations/current
All submissions made on the draft Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy will be reviewed and relevant feedback incorporated into the final Strategy as appropriate. Submissions
from individuals will be reported anonymously and feedback from organisations will be attributed to them.
The NTA is committed to protecting the rights and privacy of individuals in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018.
By making a submission under this public consultation exercise, you are indicating your acknowledgement of and consent to the above.
CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 1
INTRODUCTION
The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport CMATS represents a coordinated land It will inform the development of regional and
Cork already performs Strategy (CMATS) 2040 (the “Strategy”) use and transport strategy for the Cork local planning, and associated investment
well as a major urban has been developed by the
National Transport Authority (NTA) in
Metropolitan Area to cover the period up to
2040. The Strategy is considered to be flexible
frameworks, including providing inputs to
the Southern Assembly’s Regional Spatial
centre in Ireland and collaboration with Transport Infrastructure with the ability to scale up public transport and Economic Strategy (RSES), the
the City has positioned Ireland (TII), Cork City Council and capacity and frequencies as necessary along forthcoming Cork Metropolitan Area
Cork County Council. CMATS agreed transport corridors. Strategic Plan (MASP) and the statutory
itself as an emerging Development Plans of both Cork City
medium-sized The Cork Metropolitan Area (CMA) is in the The Strategy takes its lead at national level Council and Cork County Council.
European centre of midst of an exciting phase of development. from the National Planning Framework 2040
The recently-published National Planning and the National Development Plan 2018- CMATS will deliver an integrated transport
growth and innovation. Framework (NPF) 2040 envisages that 2027 and builds upon previous transport network that addresses the needs of all
Building on this potential Cork will become the fastest-growing city studies including Cork City Centre Movement modes of transport, offering better transport
is critical to further region in Ireland with a projected 50% to Strategy, Cork Area Strategic Plan (CASP) choices, resulting in better overall network
60% increase of its population by 2040. and the Cork Metropolitan Cycle Network performance and providing capacity to
enhancing Ireland’s Plan. The Strategy will provide a coherent meet travel demand and support economic
metropolitan profile. This projected population and associated transport planning policy framework and growth. To achieve this vision, the guiding
economic growth will result in a significant implementation plan around which other principles upon which CMATS is based is
National Planning Framework 2040 increase in the demand for travel. agencies involved in land use planning, depicted in the graphic below.
This demand needs to be managed and environmental protection, and delivery of
planned for carefully in order to safeguard other infrastructure such as housing and
and enhance Cork’s attractiveness to live, water can align their investment priorities.
work, visit and invest in.
Principle Principle Principle Principle Principle Principle
01 02 03 04 05 06
To support the future To prioritise To provide a high level To identify and protect To enhance the public To increase public
growth of the CMA sustainable transport of public transport key strategic routes for realm through traffic transport capacity and
through the provision and reduce car connectivity to key the movement of freight management and frequencies where
of an efficient and safe dependency within destinations within high and services including transport interventions. needed to achieve the
transport network. the CMA. demand corridors. the provision of a high strategy outcomes.
level of freight access
to the Port of Cork
2 CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
National Policy Some of the core principles of the NPF Other key national level Policy and Regional Policy
CMATS is a Regional Level plan and is that have informed the development of Guidelines that CMATS must align At a regional level, the NPF 2040
directly informed by National Level (Tier-1) CMATS are: with include: recommends the development of RSESs
policies. The most important and recent of NSO 1 – Compact Growth; National Mitigation Plan; and MASPs. The RSESs are to ensure better
these documents are the NPF 2040 and NSO 2 – Enhanced Regional Investing in our Transport Future - co-ordination in planning and development
the National Development Plan (NDP) Accessibility Road Network; Strategic policy matters across local authority
2018-2027. boundaries. As part of the RSES process,
NSO 3 – Public Transport; Investment Framework for Land
MASPs are required to provide more specific
NSO 4 – Sustainable Mobility; Transport;
Some of the key transport growth focus on city and metropolitan issues. The
enablers relevant to the development of NSO 5 – A Strong Economy supported Spatial Planning and National Roads; draft RSES for the Southern Assembly
the Strategy include: by Enterprise,Innovation and Skills; Design Manual for Urban Roads Region was published in December 2018.
Delivery of large-scale regeneration NSO 6 – High-Quality International and Streets;
projects for the provision of new Connectivity; Smarter Travel - A Sustainable Local Policy
employment, housing and supporting NSO 7 – Enhanced Amenity and Future; and The third tier in the planning and policy
infrastructure in Cork Docklands (City Heritage; Sustainable Urban Housing: Design hierarchy is local planning, which involves the
Docks and Tivoli); Standards for New Apartments planning framework for the implementation
NSO 8 – Transition to a Low Carbon
Progressing sustainable development and Climate Resilient Society; and Guidelines for Planning Authorities. of national and regional guidance at the local
of new greenfield areas for housing on level. CMATS will inform the future update
NSO 10 – Access to High-Quality of Cork City and County Development
public transport corridors;
Childcare, Education and Health Plans and the future development of
Intensifying development in inner-city Services. Local Transport Implementation plans/
and inner suburban areas;
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) for
Development of a new science and Metropolitan Towns and City Districts.
innovation park to the west of the city
accessible by public transport;
Development of enhanced city-
wide public transport to incorporate
proposals for an east-west corridor
from Mahon, through the City Centre to
Ballincollig and a north-south corridor Strategic Investment
with a link to the Airport;
TIER 1 National Planning National Development Plan
NATIONAL Framework for Land
M8/N25/N40 Dunkettle Junction Framework 2040 (NDP) 2018-2027 Transport
LEVEL
upgrade and improved Ringaskiddy Port
access; Cork Metropolitan
TIER 2 Southern Assembly Metropolitan Area
Enhanced regional connectivity through REGIONAL Regional Spatial & Area Transport Strategic Plans
improved average journey times by PLANNING Economic Strategy (RSES) (MASP)
Strategy (CMATS)
road; and
Improved traffic flow around the City,
which, subject to assessment, could
TIER 3 Cork City and Cork County Local Transport Local Economic and
include upgrades of the N40, and/
LOCAL Development Plans Implementation Plans Community Plans
or alternatives which may include
PLANNING Local Area Plans
enhanced public transport.
IMPLEMENTATION
CMATS Study Area and Road Network
N20
WHITECHURCH
M8
KNOCKRAHA LEAMLARA
WHITES CROSS
SALLYBROOK
BLARNEY
BROOKLODGE
TOWER
GLANMIRE
GLOUNTHAUNE N25 MIDLETON
CARRIGTWOHILL
N8
LITTLE ISLAND
N22 BALLYNACORRA
N40
BALLINCOLLIG
N22
N40 ROCHESTOWN
PASSAGE WEST
FRANKFIELD
BALLYMORE
COBH
N27 MONKSTOWN
CORK
AIRPORT
BALLYGARVAN
WHITEGATE
CARRIGALINE
N71
CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 5
EXISTING TRANSPORT CONTEXT
The Cork Metropolitan Area was previously Mode Share Supporting the vibrancy, accessibility
defined by the Cork Area Strategic Plan The current limitations of the public and liveability of Cork City Centre and
(CASP) and includes Cork City, its suburbs transport provision in the CMA are Metropolitan centres;
and the towns and rural areas in the reflected in the low mode share for public Ensuring that future development is
immediate hinterland of the City of Cork as transport of 5% across the whole day and located and designed in a fashion that
a single integrated unit. all trip purposes. Only 7% of journeys to prioritises walking, cycling and public
work in Cork City are by public transport. transport and reduces the need to travel
The CMA covers 820km2 and has a by car;
population of just over 305,000 (CSO By comparison, walking has a 20% mode Improving the public transport offering
2016). This is made up of approximately share, while the dominant mode is car through higher frequency services
126,000 residents within the Cork City which is used for 74% of trips. Cycling operating with greater speed, directness
boundary, with the remaining located makes up the remainder of trips, with 1% and journey time reliability;
within the surrounding metropolitan area. of all trips made by bike.
Increasing residential density levels on
The Study Area encompasses Cork the basis of centrality within centres and
Cork’s transport network is coming under
Harbour and Port of Cork. The River Lee public transport accessibility;
increasing strain and the existing network
runs directly from the harbour through the will not support the future transport needs Accommodating a greater number of
centre of the metropolitan area splitting of a growing City and Metropolitan area. trips more efficiently by maximising
into two channels which form the centre connectivity by walking, cycling and
island of Cork City. Cork has a very high mode share for car public transport to major employment
and unless the attractiveness of alternative and education centres;
There are approximately 820,000 trips modes of transport are enhanced, CMA Supplementing the public transport
41.1%
Cork City
originating within the CMA on average
each weekday (over 24 hours) with the
will continue to have high levels of car
dependency, journey delays, congestion
network with complementary facilities
such as Park and Ride for the benefit
Study Area morning peak and late afternoon being the and pollution, which all negatively impact of people accessing the city from the
Population Results busiest periods. on quality of life. surrounding rural areas;
Prioritising active modes (walking and
There is a dispersed pattern for journeys
Key Challenges cycling) to improve health benefits; and
to work generally within the Metropolitan
area. The private car tends to be used for To provide for a better, more efficient and Reducing the impact of transport on the
44.9% radial trips into/out of the City as well as sustainable transport network, there are
a number of key challenges that must be
environment through targeted measures
to limit the negative impact of air and
Census 2016 Cork Metro for trips on orbital routes.
Population Distribution Urban Areas addressed by CMATS. These include: noise emissions.
13.9%
County Metro Rural
Ensuring that the transport network can
support the population, employment
Areas/Villages
and educational growth as envisaged by
the NPF 2040;
CMATS 2040 Land Use Distribution
WHITECHURCH
SALLYBROOK
BLARNEY
BROOKLODGE
TOWER
GLANMIRE
BLACKPOOL
GLOUNTHAUNE
MAYFIELD MIDLETON
CARRIGTWOHILL
KNOCKNAHEENEY
Kent Station
CORK CITY LITTLE ISLAND
DOCKLANDS BALLY
BLACKROCK
BALLINCOLLIG
BISHOPSTOWN
DOUGLAS
PASSAGE WEST
ROCHESTOWN
FRANKFIELD
LEGEND - KEY INFORMATION
Rail Corridor
COBH
Existing Train Station MONKSTOWN
Industry/Employment
Residential CORK
AIRPORT
Port
RINGASKIDDY
Education
BALLYGARVAN
WHITEGATE
Hospital
CARRIGALINE
Retail
Culture
ARRYCORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 7
CMATS 2040 LAND USE
The NPF recognises the role that Cork To support the compact growth aspiration The density of future residential and
and the other regional cites must play in of the NPF 2040, Cork City will become employment developments such as
providing a counter-weight to Dublin and the focus for significant regeneration the Tivoli Docks and existing, centrally
assigned a population growth forecast of opportunities at brownfield locations. located and accessible settlements
50-60% to each regional city. will be increased. Higher densities
In terms of employment and education, contribute to a more compact urban
This growth will be translated at a regional, CMATS prioritises development along its footprint that brings more people closer
metropolitan and local level through the identified high capacity public transport to destinations and public transport
production of the RSES, MASPs and the corridors. services with easy walking and cycling
forthcoming Development Plans and Local distance;
Area Plans of both Cork City Council and Guided by the principles of the NPF, the Deliver consolidated development in
Cork County Council. following strategy development priorities a manner that can avail of existing
for the distribution of land-use have been transport infrastructure, nearby
The draft RSES and MASP was open for identified for the CMA: amenities and facilities in the short term
consultation between December 2018 and Ensure effective integration between to deliver a critical mass of growth in
March 2019. These provided population transport and land-use through the population and employment which can
projections to the horizon year of 2031 delivery of Public Transport Orientated support the transition and sequencing
for both Cork City and Suburbs (283,669) Development, which provides higher of investment to higher capacity public
and the Rest of the Cork Metropolitan density, a balanced mixed of land uses transport infrastructure and services;
Area (125,157). In the absence of a and compact settlements that reduce Land use policies that minimise the
definitive land use distribution for the CMA, trip distances and are of a magnitude requirement to travel longer distances by
assumptions have been made considering that supports the viability of high encouraging mixed-use development.
the NPF National Planning Objectives and capacity public transport; This should include ensuring areas are
the statutory development plans of both
The application of this principle in Cork developed in tandem with the delivery
Cork local authorities.
will result in a high-intensity, mix of uses of schools and other amenities to
being directed to locations at existing maximise the use of more sustainable
Additionally, the Strategy’s transport
or planned stations along the suburban modes of transport; and
measures have been developed to be
and light rail lines and along the high Land use policies that support
scalable, flexible and have adequate
frequency bus corridors; the provision and design of new
reserve capacity to allow for any changes
in growth that may arise from the RSES development in locations, layouts and
and MASP processes to be catered at densities which prioritise walking and
for by the proposed strategy network. cycling and enable the efficient provision
of public transport services.WHITECHURCH
Indicative Public Transport Network
Blarney / Stoneview
SALLYBROOK
Monard
BLARNEY
BROOKLODGE
TOWER Blackpool/
Kilbarry
GLANMIRE
Carrigtwohill
BLACKPOOL
GLOUNTHAUNE
MAYFIELD Glounthaune MIDLETON
Little Island CARRIGTWOHILL
KNOCKNAHEENEY Tivoli Dunkettle
Kent Station
CORK CITY LITTLE ISLAND
DOCKLANDS Fota
BLACKROCK
BALLINCOLLIG
BISHOPSTOWN
DOUGLAS
PASSAGE WEST
Carrigaloe
ROCHESTOWN
FRANKFIELD
LEGEND - KEY INFORMATION Ballynoe
Rail Corridor
East-West Corridor COBH
MONKSTOWN
Core Bus Corridors
Rushbrooke Cobh
Existing Train Station
CORK
AIRPORT
Proposed Train Station
Industry/Employment RINGASKIDDY
BALLYGARVAN
Residential WHITEGATE
Port CARRIGALINE
Education
Hospital
Retail
Culture All routes and alignments are indicative and subject to
change through the statutory scheme appraisal process.CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 9
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & OUTCOMES
Accommodating the scale of projected Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy Methodology
growth within the CMA will mean
increasing pressure on the existing
transport network. This Strategy has been
developed and assessed in the context of Policy & guidance Baseline review
the following notional scenarios:
A Business as Usual case that
incorporates committed investment in
the road network only;
A second scenario that substantially Stakeholder engagement Agree key challenges
increases Public Transport Investment;
and
A third scenario, building on the second,
that represents the optimal outcome for
Land-Use and Sustainable Transport Evaluate against demand Develop transport options, alternatives,
Integration.
Optimisation of land use networks & supporting proposals
The likely outcomes of the third scenario
are that the demand for car travel will
reduce as people live closer to their
workplaces and places of study. Longer
distance trips across the CMA will be
Stakeholder engagement Preferred transport strategy
undertaken, in greater numbers, by public
transport and will be supported by linked
cycling and walking infrastructure. The
business case for continued investment
in public transport infrastructure will be Public display/consultation Draft strategy report
enhanced as patronage continues to grow.
The sustainable transport measures
proposed in CMATS have been developed
in line with Scenario 3, which aligns with
the overarching national, regional and local
policy objectives for sustainable transport
Final Strategy Report
provision in Ireland.WALKING
63% increase 250% Additional 24,000
in walking trips between
increase daily car trips potentially
90m 2011 and 2040
in footfall on transferable to walking
annual St. Patrick’s Street
walking trips
>200km Estimated €50m Enhanced
140km 69,000
new and upgraded investment including Wayfinding of Greenways
walking trips made in
footpaths elements of BusConnects System the AM peak period
LRT
Age-Friendly 20 mins of activity a day Improved
Safer reduces the risk of hearth disease, accessibility
Town Centres Routes to school type 2 diabetes and depresssion to public transport
by at least 20%
SCHOOL
LRTCORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 11
CYCLING
Additional 56,000 13,000
daily car trips potentially cycling trips made in the AM peak
transferable to cycing period easing congestion
19.5m
annual
cycling trips
200km 150km 60km 140km
Primary Secondary Inter-Urban Greenway
Cycle Network Cycle Network Cycle Network Network
Expansion 20 mins of activity a day
of Bicycle Sharing reduces the risk of hearth disease,
Systems type 2 diabetes and some cancers Strategy cost estimate
by at least 20% is approximately
€230m
( +BusConnects
Enhanced End-of-Trip cycle elements)
facilities positive impact
on mental health
Cork City Council Black AshWHITECHURCH
WHITECHURCH
Cycle Network Map
SALLYBROOK
SALLYBROOK
BLARNEY
BLARNEY
BROOKLODGE
BROOKLODGE
Blarney
Castle
TOWER
GLANMIRE
GLANMIRE
Blackpool GLOUNTHAUNE
GLOUNTHAUNE MIDLETON
MIDLETON
Shopping
Centre CARRIGTWOHILL
CARRIGTWOHILL
CORK CITY
Fitzgerald’s
Park
Blackrock Castle LITTLE ISLAND
LITTLE ISLAND
Mahon
Cork Institute Shopping
of Technology Centre
University BALLINACURRA
BALLYNACORRA
College Cork St Finbarrs Mahon
Cork University Hospital Golf Course
BALLINCOLLIG
BALLINCOLLIG Hospital
ROCHESTOWN
ROCHESTOWN
PASSAGE WEST
FRANKFIELD
FRANKFIELD
COBH
MONKSTOWN
MONKSTOWN
CORK
AIRPORT
AIRPORT
RINGASKIDDY
RINGASKIDDY
BALLYGARVAN
BALLYGARVAN
WHITEGATE
WHITEGATE
CARRIGALINE
CARRIGALINE
LEGEND - KEY INFORMATION
Green Route
Primary
h Park & Ride Secondary
Inter-Urban All routes and alignments are indicative and subject to
change through the statutory scheme appraisal process.
RIVERSTICK
RIVERSTICKBUS CONNECTS
BUS PASSENGERS BUS CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE
Carrying Carrying
BUS 49,000 85m Douglas Corridor Summerhill North
passengers in passengers AM Peak Bus frequency Corridor AM Peak
the AM peak per annum
3 mins Bus frequency
hour
Patronage 3 mins
1,700 Patronage
2,061
BUS NETWORK & VEHICLES
100km
of bus lanes and
220 double deck bus
bus priority measures fleet required
6 Strategic
Park & Ride
200km 50km 150km
sites
of cross city
routes orbital routes radial routes
Cork City Council Black Ash Park & Ride Comhairle Cathairle Chaorcaí
CONNECTING CITY & SUBURB 4,800 COST ESTIMATE
passengers interchanging
Connecting with Cork Suburban Rail Network between Cross City, Radial
at Kent Station, with Cork Light Rail and Partk and Orbital bus services in
and Ride Network and providing interchange Strategy cost
AM peak hour estimate is
between radial and orbital bus services approximately
€545mCITY CENTRE MAP MA-BL BA-DO T1-CC
BusConnects Route Map
GL-CC MF-BI
CATHEDRAL ROAD
FF-FH DCI-TO
RO-HH
CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
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MF-BI
DH - TO
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FF-FH RO-HH NO BC-GR RI-CC
RO-HH
10m DH-TO DH-TO BA-DO NO
20m
20m
GLOUNTHAUNE
10m LB-CC
10m CARRIGTWOHILL
10m RO-HH 15m 10m EC-CC
10m
30m
MA-HH 10m
10m
30m SEE CITY CENTRE MAP 10m NO
20m 10m SOI
5m LRT
NO HH-CC
10m
GL-BC 10m LITTLE ISLAND
10m MA-HH
20m 20m
BC-CC
MA-BL
10m
10m
4m
BALLINCOLLIG 5m SOI
LRT 10m 10m
SOI 10m 4m
15m
RI-CC
20m 20m
20m
SOO DH-TO
15m
ROCHESTOWN
MF-BI MF-BI 15m 20m
SOO PASSAGE WEST
RO-HH
20m 10m
10m 20m
FRANKFIELD FF-FH
PD-CC
BA-DO
15m
LEGEND - BUS ROUTES RI-AP
COBH GI-CC
KS-AP
MONKSTOWN
MA-BL Mahon - Blarney: 20min BA-DO Ballyvolane - Donnybrook: 10min
RO-HH 15m
GL-BC Glanmire - Ballincollig: 20min Rochestown - Hollyhill: 10min
CORK RI-AP
BC-CC Ballincollig - Cork City: 20min RI-CC Carrigaline - City Centre: 15min AIRPORT
CA-CC RI-CC
LRT Light Rail Transit: 5min CA-CC Ringaskidddy - Cork City: 20min
CA-CC
MF-BI Mayfield - Bishopstown: 10min EC-CC East Cork - City Centre: 10min
SOI Southern Orbital Inner: 10min HH-CC Hollyhill - City Centre: 30min 20m
SOO Southern Orbital Outer: 20min GL-CC Glanmire - City Centre: 20min 30m
RINGASKIDDY
DH-TO Dublin Hill - Togher: 15min MA-HH Mahon - Hollyill: 10min
PD-CC Pouladuff Road - City Centre: 10min LB-CC Lotabeg - City Centre: 30min BALLYGARVAN 15m
KS-AP Kent Station - Airport: 15min NO Northern Orbital: 10min
FF-FH Frankfield - Fairhill: 20min GI-CC Great Island - City Centre: 20min
RI-AP Ringaskidddy - Airport: 30min
CARRIGALINE All routes and alignments are indicative and subject to
change through the statutory scheme appraisal process.CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 17
Walking Upgrade walking provision in Based on the recommendations within BusConnects
All journeys begin and end by walking tandem with BusConnects corridor the National Cycle Manual a number of Buses are an extremely efficient mode of
irrespective of other modes used. A range improvements, light rail stations different infrastructure types are proposed transport and will remain the work horse
of high quality, public realm improvements development and Cycle Network at various locations within the network, of the public transport system in Cork.
have been implemented in recent years Implementation. including: Their flexibility means that routes and
to include pedestrian priority areas, wider Cycle Lanes: Incorporates a dedicated frequencies can be adapted to support
footways and improved crossing facilities The over-arching objective for walking is space adjacent to the kerb or car phases of new development or
in Cork City Centre and Ballincollig Town to ensure that the pedestrian environment parking and can take the form of as circumstances dictate.
Centre and resulted in a reasonably high- is significantly enhanced, more attractive mandatory or advisory cycle lanes;
quality walking environment and increased and safer than at present. Walking will be Buses will provide an increasingly
Mixed Streets: Suitable in low traffic
footfall and vitality in many of its streets. an instinctive choice for short trips across important interchange service between
environments where the cyclist shares
However, the quality of the pedestrian the CMA including school trips, leisure the InterCity, suburban rail and light rail
the road space with motorists;
environment is inconsistent across the trips and as part of linked trips with public stations and the Park and Ride network.
transport. Cycle Tracks: Cycle tracks are different
CMA with a range of barriers to walking Enhancing the bus network is consistent
from cycle lanes in that they are
including street clutter, insufficient with the National Development Plan
physically segregated from motorised
footpath widths and crossing pportunities. Cycling 2018-2027 which envisages a significantly
traffic in some way whether by a barrier
Cork, with its relatively compact city centre Cycling is a low cost, sustainable and enhanced BusConnects service for Cork
or through a level change; and
and reasonably self-sufficient metropolitan growing mode of transport in the Cork by 2027. This Strategy envisages that the
towns, has significant potential to enhance Cycle Trails or Greenways: Roads and realigned bus network will carry around 45
Metropolitan Area. The NDP 2018-2027 paths through green areas and parks.
the pedestrian experience. commits to the delivery of walking and million passengers per annum and 32,000
cycling networks for all of Ireland’s cities. passengers during the AM peak.
Key outcomes for walking in the Other supporting infrastructure measures
Strategy include; to further develop a cycling culture in An over-arching objective is to prioritise
Key priorities for development of Cork’s Cork will include the further roll out of bike
An increase in walking levels for work, Cycle Network Plan include: the early delivery of bus services and
share schemes including consideration bus priority. Prioritising bus services over
education and leisure across the CMA, Designating a coherent network of of dockless bikes, shower and changing general traffic will be critical to the delivery
particularly for short journeys (less than east-west and north-south cycle routes facilities, and a significant uplift in of an efficient, frequent and reliable bus
2-3km); across the area which will provide residential, visitor and workplace cycle system and forms a major part of the
Addressing the safety issues and access to all major trip generators; parking. overall BusConnects programme.
barriers that prevent citizens and visitors The first priority in terms of access will
from walking more in Cork; be employment areas and third level The objective for cycling is to develop a The existing bus priority measures through
Supporting a high quality and fully education followed by schools. These comprehensive network of safe primary, Cork City are particularly limited with
accessible environment for all abilities priorities have been established to secondary inter-urban and greenway 14km of bus lanes. The proposed bus
and ages by continuing to develop a support proposed modal shift targets. cycling routes across the CMA. Cork will priority measures include approximately
safe, legible and attractive public realm; Cycle links to new development areas build upon recent increases in cycling 100km of new bus lanes, representing an
Facilitate walking’s role as part of linked have also been prioritised; levels to significantly increase the number increase in bus lanes by a factor of 700%.
trips, particularly with rail and bus of utility trips including those to school, The proposed bus lanes align with the
Providing the highest possible Level of
journeys; work and as part of linked trips with proposed Core Bus Network, ensuring
Service on identified corridors of high
public transport. Cycling will be prioritised efficient, reliable and frequent services and
Promote a far higher standard of urban demand;
in all new road projects, local traffic enable interchange with rail and light rail
design in new developments,and Identifying and maximising opportunities management schemes and permeability stations and Park and Rides facilities.
in highway design, in a fashion that for high quality greenways; and measures and given prominence within
consistently prioritises pedestrian Responding to feedback from key Local Authority structures.
movement and safety over that of the stakeholders and the public.
private car; andSUBURBAN RAIL
PASSENGERS JOURNEY TIMES AND DISTANCE
Catering for up to
2,500 16m
passengers
passengers per annum 25 mins 12mins 25mins 50mins
per direction from Midleton to from Blarney to from Cobh to from Midleton /
per hour Kent Station Kent Station Kent Station Cobh to Mallow
62km
of suburban rail network between
Midleton, Cobh and Mallow
RAIL NETWORK & VEHICLES
62km suburban 10 km 22
8 new stations rail network of dual track to Midleton. new two-car
trains required
plus improvements to Cobh, between Midleton, Cobh and Mallow.
Mallow and Kent Stations.
Electrification
of suburban rail network.
CONNECTING CITY & SUBURB COST ESTIMATE
Connecting with Cork Light Rail
Network at Kent Station and the >3,000
passengers
4,000
2-way through-
Cork suburban bus network
interchanging between running through Strategy cost
Rail, Bus and Luas at Kent in AM estimate is
Kent Station in AM Peak. peak hour approximately
€274mProposed Suburban Rail
WHITECHURCH
Support Development Intensification
10 min
frequency
Support Strategic
Development Zone
Blarney/Stoneview
SALLYBROOK
Monard
BLARNEY Dual track to Midleton
Support future development.
Park & Ride to accomodate 10 min Water Rock
traffic from N20 on suburban rail Blackpool/Kilbarry frequency Carrigtwohill Carrigtwohill
Support future development Midleton
R of Tivoli Docks West
BLACKPOOL Glounthaune
MAYFIELD MIDLETON
Kent Dunkettle
KNOCKNAHEENEY
Station Support Future Development
Little Island Improve Signal operations
Tivoli
5 min Fota
frequency
P&R to accomodate traffic
Key Station Interchange BLACKROCK
from N25 and M8 on
COLLIG • Through running of suburban services at 10min frequency Suburban Rail
• New paltform on southern side of station
• Interchange with Light Rail Transit and core bus services
BISHOPSTOWN
• Improve signal operations 10 min
DOUGLAS frequency
PASSAGE WEST
Support future development Carrigaloe
FRANKFIELD and interchange with local
bus servicesd
Ballynoe
COBH LEGEND - KEY INFORMATION
MONKSTOWN Cobh
CORK Existing Train Stations
AIRPORT
Rushbrooke
Proposed Train Stations
Rail Corridor
RINGASKIDDY Park & Ride Station
WHITEGATE
CARRIGALINELIGHT RAIL
PASSENGERS JOURNEY TIMES AND DISTANCE
11,400 or 4,600
passengers per passengers per
direction per hour at direction per hour at
Carrying 2 min headway 5 min headway
46million 27mins 20mins 47mins
passengers from Ballincollig from Mahon Point from Ballincollig
per annum AM Peak Hour Passengers 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
to St. Patrick’s to St. Patrick’s to Mahon
Street Street Point
Cork Light Rail 2040
Dublin Luas Green Line 2012
Dublin Luas Red Line 2012
BUS NETWORK & VEHICLES
25 stops 17km Light 27 trams
Rail Network
along the route.
required for 5 minute frequency
Similar Light Rail vehicle to Dublin Luas fleet.
between Ballincollig Cork City
Centre, Kent Station, Cork
Docklands and Mahon Point.
LRT LRT
CONNECTING CITY & SUBURB COST ESTIMATE
Connecting with Cork Suburban
Rail Network at Kent Station, with >3,200
passengers interchange
Cork Light Rail Network and providing Strategy cost estimate
interchange between radial and to/from Light Rail in am
peak hour. is approximately
orbital bus services
€1bnIndicative Light Rail route alignment
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BLARNEY Proposed Light Rail - Washington Street
BROOKLODGE
TOWER
GLANMIRE
BLACKPOOL Kent Station Interchange
• Interchange with inter-urban and suburban rail
• New bridge MAYFIELD
from Kent Station to South Docklands
KNOCKNAHEENEY
Provide access
to City Centre Support Future Development
Kent of Cork Docklands
Station
Support Development and Expansion
of tertiary education corridor DOCKLANDS
Patrick
Street Docklands Support Future
Development
University
Cork College Cork BALLINLOUGH
County GREENMOUNT BLACKROCK
Hall
Ballincollig Proposed Light Rail sharing with Greenway
Cork Mahon
Institute of Cork Point
P&R
Cork Technology University
Science & Hospital
Support Future Innovation BISHOPSTOWN
Development Park
ROCHESTOWN
Park & Ride
to accomodate traffic from N22 on Light Rail
FRANKFIELD
LEGEND - KEY INFORMATION
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
LRT Stop
Park & Ride Sation
Train Sation CORK
AIRPORTROADS
50km Dunkettle M28 N27 Cork North N40
Interchange Upgrade Cork - Ringaskiddy Cork Airport Ring Road Demand
of National Road completed by Management
network
completion Dedicated public
2035 to maintain
improvements 2022 2028 transport corridor
capacity
STOP
70km A new multi-modal
HGV Regional & Distributor
of Regional Road Northern restrictions Roads to provide a multi-modal function
improvements
& Southern in Cork City
Distributor
Road
LRT
AZZIP
RETOOCS
City Centre
Accessibility ITS & UTC
Movement improvements in Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy cost
estimate is
Strategy Cork Docks area & Improvements to Urban
Traffic Control
approximately
€1.39bn
Cork City Council Black Ash Park & Ride Comhairle CaProposed Road Network 2040
N20 CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 23
WHITECHURCH
M8
Cork North Ring Road
KNOCKRAHA LEAMLARA
MONARD
WHITES CROSS
SALLYBROOK
BLARNEY
BROOKLODGE
TOWER
Northern Distributor Road CARRIGTWOHILL
GLANMIRE
N25
GLOUNTHAUNE
HGV Restrictions
Grade Seperation
LITTLE ISLAND
Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade
N40
South Docklands
BALLINCOLLIG Access Roads
N40 DOUGLAS
PASSAGE WEST
FRANKFIELD
ROCHESTOWN
Demand Management
East-West Link BALLYMORE
N27 to Cork Airport
Southern Distributor Road M28 Cork - Ringaskiddy
COBH
MONKSTOWN
CORK
AIRPORT
RINGASKIDDY
BALLYGARVAN
WHITEGATE
CARRIGALINE
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Suburban Rail Following detailed analysis of projected Parking Public Transport Interchange
The rail network provides direct and travel demand within the CMA, this The NPF 2040 has set out that, in general, and Integration
reliable access to Cork City Centre Strategy proposes that the East-West there will be no car parking requirement for The National Development Plan aims
from a significant portion of its east and Transit Corridor is best served through new development in or near the centres to deliver a Public transport network
northern Metropolitan Cork catchment the provision of a new Light Rail Transit of the five cities, including Cork, and a that will provide high-quality passenger
area. This Strategy proposes to maximise (LRT) tram system. This analysis marks significantly reduced requirement in the interchange points, which facilitate
opportunities offered by the existing a departure from previous proposals for inner suburbs. There will also be a general convenient transfer between efficient and
suburban rail network to support the travel a lower capacity Bus Rapid transport reduction in on-street parking levels in city integrated public transport services.
needs across the CMA. Maximising the (BRT) system to reflect the more ambitious and town centres over the lifetime of the
potential of the rail corridor will support growth targets of the NPF and the Strategy to accommodate a wide range of Modern transport infrastructure must be
better integration of land use planning and requirement to future-proof such a route sustainable transport measures including accompanied by an efficient, integrated
public transport. up to and beyond, the 2040 horizon year. bus priority, laybys, safer crossing facilities, and appropriate network of transport
seating, contra-flow cycle lanes, bicycle services. Focusing specifically on public
A key element of this Strategy will be to The provision of LRT system will be a focal share schemes and cycle parking. transport, that network needs to:
enable through services at Kent Station. point to enable the growth of population,
employment health and educational uses Provide appropriate coverage of the
This will increase connectivity between the Cork has a high proportion of motorised region;
Mallow - Cork lines and the Midleton/ as envisaged by the NPF 2040. The LRT trips that originate outside the city centre
Cobh - Cork lines without the need to system will unlock strategic development and other strategic employment areas that Increase opportunities to transfer
change platforms at Kent Station. opportunity sites and windfall sites in its contribute to local congestion, noise and between modes and services;
catchment areas. air pollution. The Strategy seeks to reduce Provide fast and convenient access to
The availability of an existing passing this through the provision of Park and major travel destinations throughout the
platform at Kent Station means that this The route shown is indicative only, further Rides. Park and Rides are the provision region;
objective can be achieved relatively quickly feasibility work is required to examine of high capacity, car parking facilities at Be easily understood to both local and
within the short term. Future-proofing the alternatives to this high level indicative designated public transport interchanges visiting passengers;
ability of Kent Station and its environs route. During the early years of the to provide onward access to the City
Strategy, it is intended identify and Deliver reliable and predictable journey
to support significantly enhanced multi- Centre and other key destinations via high times;
modal accessibility will also be a key protect an alignment for the scheme, frequency public transport, walking or
consideration. allowing development consolidation along cycling. Park and Rides as a component Charge simple, affordable fares which
the corridor. of the CMATS is a means of increasing the enable transfers between services
The Strategy rail proposals include the accessibility of the transport network to a without unnecessary penalty;
development of 8 new rail stations, The over-arching objective of the LRT population that might not otherwise have Provide easy-to-use cashless payment
the creater of a suburban network is to enable the Cork Metropolitan Area access by walking, cycling or bus transfer. systems, where feasible;
between Midleton, cobh and Mallow, the to consolidate land-use and transport
Be accompanied by comprehensive
electification of the suburban rail network along a high frequency, high-capacity The strategic park and rides will be information, both during and prior to the
and the provision of new rail fleet. public transport corridor. The early complemented by a number of smaller, journey; and
finalisation of the preferred route will local parking facilities known as ‘mobility
provide greater certainty for future planning Provide comfortable and convenient
Light Rail hubs (points)’. Mobility Hubs will contribute
journeys to the maximum amount of
and development to pursue the higher to significantly lower car parking standards
The development of an east-west mass densities required to meet NPF 2040 people.
transit, rapid transport corridor has than at present, will be served by public
population and employment targets for transport, walking and cycling routes and
been a long-term objective for the CMA Cork and the planned expansion of third
articulated by the joint Cork Area Strategic will provide a wider range of functions
level educational institutions. including waste collection points and
Plan (CASP) and a number of statutory
development plans and local area plans of consolidated delivery points.
both local authorities.Roads The Strategy will seek to deliver on This includes a new east-west link on the Over-arching objectives for the
The Cork Metropolitan Area has an strategic development priorities for the northern side of Cork City in the short- management of freight movement include:
extensive network of national, regional and distribution of a more compact settlement medium term required to facilitate orbital Re-directing the through movement of
local roads and streets. The road network pattern based on ensuring effective bus and active travel movements and to freight from densely populated areas
includes not only the carriageway itself integration between transport and reduce travel through the city centre and unsuitable local roads to the
but other highway infrastructure including land-use through the delivery of Public and N40 South Ring Road by HGVs and strategic road network;
bridges, the Jack Lynch Tunnel, footpaths, Transport Orientated Development. This private vehicles.
Examining the feasibility of consolidation
signposting, markings, traffic signals and will provide a sustainable economic,
centres and break-bulk facilities outside
sophisticated traffic management systems. environmental and social case for reliable Freight, Delivery and Servicing of the national road network in the
The street network, particularly within public transport, permeable, high quality To meet NPF 2040 projections for Cork, medium term, to facilitate smaller
Cork’s urban areas, are public spaces safe walking and cycling routes and construction of new homes, offices, social vehicles delivering to the City Centre;
in their own right, providing a focus for a people-centred public realm. This infrastructure and places of education will
represents a marked departure from Requiring area-based construction,
economic, social and cultural activity. require more movement of HGVs and lorries.
previous forms of transport planning over and delivery and servicing plans as
Ireland is an export-led economy, and that
recent decades, where the provision of part of new development with a view to
The first priority for road investment in is reflected in increased demand for the
new road capacity for the private car was consolidating deliveries where practical;
the Strategy will be to maintain, renew, development of improved access routes to
manage and operate the existing road paramount. the Port of Cork- particularly considering Re-timing freight trips to out-of-hours
infrastructure in a more efficient manner. Brexit. While presenting challenges in terms wherever practicable; and
Other priorities reflect a need to provide CMATS proposes a limited number of new of increased trips, safety, congestion, air and Ensuring that delivery, servicing and
multi-modal travel particularly on new road-based projects required to facilitate noise pollution, the clustering of activities waste management trips are made as
roads within urban areas, increasing the the sustainable movement of people, allied to an improvement in the strategic green and quiet as possible through
liveability and place-making functions of goods and services, and to complement transport infrastructure offers the possibility of the use of zero or low emission vehicles
the urban street network and manage the public transport, walking, cycling and innovative approaches to mitigate impact of where appropriate.
network to discourage through traffic in traffic management objectives. freight activity in Cork.
built up areas.26 CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
Supporting Measures Implementation Strategy Outcomes
A key principle for CMATS is to reduce The overall cost of the Strategy is The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport
dependency on the private car within the approximately €3.5 billion (2018 prices), Strategy 2040 (CMATS) will result in
CMA while increasing the attractiveness of and its delivery will be subject to the several positive social, economic and
sustainable transport options. Another availability of funding. It is acknowledged environmental outcomes. It will deliver an
fundamental principle of the Strategy that each of the major elements of CMATS accessible, integrated transport network
is to support the future growth of the will require an individual appraisal based that enables the sustainable growth of
CMA through the provision of an efficient on its own merits, in terms of feasibility, the Cork Metropolitan Area as a dynamic,
transport network. Supporting measures design, planning, approval and funding. connected, and internationally competitive
have an important role to play in providing European city region as envisaged by the
a future transport network that matches up A phased implementation plan has been National Planning Framework 2040.
to these principles. The full benefits of the developed that incrementally builds the
significant investment that will be delivered transport infrastructure, services and The Strategy is heavily predicated on
under CMATS cannot be achieved investment over time to align with the sustainable transport investment and
through the provision of infrastructure continued growth of the CMA. provision. The Light Rail Transit system
alone and must be combined with the CMATS however is intended to be is envisaged to serve 32% of the CMA’s
implementation of measures that support scalable, flexible and future-proofed population and 60% of its jobs by 2040.
best use of that infrastructure. enough to meet changes in population and The suburban rail network will serve
employment growth. Any changes in the almost 20% of its population and 30% of
The Strategy’s supporting measures will be proposed land use distribution however, its jobs.
essential to the creation of physical, social must be consistent with the principle
and cultural environments where walking, of Public Transit Oriented Development BusConnects is the work-horse of
cycling and public transport are attractive, (PTOD) CMATS is a live document, subject the public transport system covering
practical and logical alternatives to the to periodic review (every 5 years). CMA wide coverage and carrying 85m
private car. It will take a wide range passengers per annum.
of supportive initiatives to: The challenge of implementation will now
Create communities that support be addressed by the Cork City Council The combined network will provide
sustainable transport; and Cork County Council, working in seamless interchange between bus, rail,
conjunction with the National Transport light rail, Park and Ride services. Walking
Improve public awareness and educate
Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and cycling will play a significant role for
users on available options to help them
and other key stakeholders, to deliver on shorter trips through the delivery of an
make the best choices;
the necessary land use consolidation, enhanced metropolitan cycling network
Prioritise sustainable transportation securing capital investment under the and vastly improved public realm and
options; and National Development Plan, and the strategic walking network.
Improve end to end trip facilities and implementation of CMATS’ transport
integration. infrastructure, supporting measures and Overall it is considered that the Strategy
demand management measures, to will enable the Cork Metropolitan Area to
Other measures include the implementation enable the full benefits of CMATS to grow in a successful, sustainable manner,
of Local Transport Plans, urban design be achieved. delivering an efficient, effective transport
and place-making schemes, behavioural system to underpin its ambitious growth
change programmes, and embracing targets and increase the attractiveness of
technology for sustainable transport. the CMA as a region to live, work, visit,
play and invest in.CORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 27
SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM LONG TERM
A phased implementation Timeframe 2026 2031 2040
plan has been developed Cork Suburban Rail Network
that incrementally builds Through Running at Kent Station
Increase service frequency to 3tph from Midleton and Cobh
the transport infrastructure, Kent Station Platform Improvements
services and investment Bypass loops at new stations on line north of Kent Station
Mallow platform improvements
over time to align with the Cobh platform improvements
continued growth of the CMA. New Rail Stations (as required by land use development)
Dual Track to Midleton
Increase service frequency to 6tph from Midleton and Cobh
Electification
Purchase of Rolling Stock
Light Rail
Route Alignement Reservationand Interim Bus route
Interim Bus Service O&M
Planning and Design of LRT
Construction and Implementation of LRT
Bus
Bus Network Implementation
Park & Ride
New Park & Ride Sites
Cycling
Primary Network
Secondary Network
Feeder Network
Inter Urban
Greenways
Walking
Footpaths and Walking Provision
Road Network
North & Southern Distributor Roads Appraisal
Delivery of both NDR & SDR
Apprasial of Northern Ring Road (NRR)
Delivery of NRR
Dunkettle Interchange
M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway
M20 Cork to Limerick
Delivery of Cork Distributor Roads
N27
N40 Demand Management
Docklands and Tivoli Road Network and Bridges
Regional Roads
Operation and Maintanance
Parking Management
Integration & ITSSTRATEGY OUTCOMES
FUTURE GROWTH DAILY DEMAND FOR TRAVEL AM PEAK MODE SHARE 2011 - 2040
1.2m
1m
290k 476k
population population 800k 830k 1.3m 66% 2011 21% 2011 10% 2011 1% 2011
2040 2011 2040 49.3% 2040 21% 2040 25.7% 2040 4% 2040
2011 600k
400k
BRT 200k
Cork City Council Black Ash Park & Ride Comhairle Cathairle Chaorcaí
0
2011 2040
ACCESSIBILITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
Suburban Rail Catchment Light Rail Catchment Social Inclusion:
19% 30% 32% 60% up to 10.9%
of population of jobs of population of jobs increase in PT mode share
for disadvantaged and very
disadvantaged areas
BRT
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY & COST ESTIMATE
Over a 30 year strategy period Present Value of Costs: €2.3bn
Present Value of Benefits: €5.7bn
Reduction in Reduction in Reduction in
Net Present Value: €3.7bn
15 fatal
casualties 68 serious
casualties 1,700 slight
casualties Benefit to Cost Ratio: 2.48 Total Strategy
Cost Estimate
€3.5bn
Environmental:
46,000
tonnes pa reduction in
vehicular emissionsCORK METROPOLITAN AREA | DRAFT TRANSPORT STRATEGY | PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 29
List of Acronyms
AA Appropriate Assessment HGV Heavy Goods Vehicle
AV Automated Vehicle ITS Intelligent Transport System
BSS Bicycle Sharing Scheme MaaS Mobility as a Service
CASP Cork Area Strategic Plan MASP Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan
CCMS City Centre Movement Strategy NPO National Policy Objective
CIT Cork Institute of Technology NSO National Strategic Outcome
CLC Construction Logistics Centre NTA National Transport Authority
CMA Cork Metropolitan Area PAG Project Appraisal Guidelines
CMATS Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (the Strategy) PT Public Transport
CNDR Cork Northern Distributor Road PTOD Public Transport Oriented Development
CNRR Cork North Ring Road RSES Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy
CSIP Cork Science and Innovation Park RTPI Real Time Passenger Information
CSO Central Statistics Office SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment
CUH Cork University Hospital SFILT Strategic Framework for Investment in Landside Transport
DMURS Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets SWRM South West Regional Model
DTTaS Department for Transport, Tourism and Sport TII Transport Infrastructure Ireland
EU European Union UCC University College Cork
EV Electric Vehicle UEA Urban Expansion Area
EVCP Electric Vehicle Chargign Poin
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
National Transport Authority: Transport Infrastructure Ireland: Systra:
Hugh Creegan Paul Moran Ian Byrne
Owen Shinkwin Tara Spain Jack Sheehan
Roy O’Connor Eoin Gillard Paul Hussey
Sinead Canny
Cork City Council: Jacobs: Allanah Murphy
Gerry O’Beirne John Paul FitzGerald Benjamin Loreille
Ann Bogan Kevin Burke Joshua Noon
Edith Roberts Sarah Cooper
Elizabeth Kidney David Siddle Dolphin 3D Photomontages:
Jennifer Egan Philip Watkin
Cork County Council: Ciara Murphy
Peter O’Donoghue Richard Eastman Chetwynd Viaduct Photograph
Michael W. Lynch © David Moloney, used with kind permission.
Padraig Moore
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