Permanent measures
Cork County implements, planned or promotes one or more new permanent measure(s), which contribute(s) to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport.
New or improved bicycle facilities
Improvement of bicycle network (creation of new lanes, extension, renovation, signposting etc)
implemented
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems
implemented
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
implemented
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways
implemented
Public transport services
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes
implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all
implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Reduction of outside parking zones
implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes
implemented
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
implemented
Elaboration of educational materials
implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
implemented
Further info
Cork County Council has extended and/or improved a number of its cycle/walkways at various locations during the year and is committed to providing improved and new routes for commuter and leisure use.
Cork County Council is progressing the development of tourism related regional cycling routes.
All land use development plans developed during the year have sustainable transport initiatives embedded as a fundamental informing principle.
Urban improvements, including footpath widening, resurfacing, pedestrian priority, car parking restrictions, bicycle stand provision, have been implemented by the Council within its towns and Cork city hinterland.