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10 Minute Towns |Access i b i l i t y & Framework Repor t

Public Transport Figure 14 show that bus stops are primarily located north-east and south of Carlow along Green Lane, Barrack Street and Kilkenny Road. Existing bus services link Carlow with regional destinations as well as smaller towns and villages in its hinterland, as detailed in Section 4.4.1.2. Most routes are infrequent and would rarely be availed of by the majority of the town’s population. The 10-minute service principle applied to bus services would be more applicable to local bus services, which may for instance link suburban residential areas with the town centre. The walking catchment of bus stops is only along a north-south corridor through the town and therefore the outskirts of Carlow, particularly the eastern and western areas, do not have access to public transport.

Carlow Railway Station is within a 5-10-minute walking catchment of the town centre; however, the majority of the town falls outside of this catchment area. Its catchment would be improved somewhat by adding additional pedestrian links in its vicinity. Services on this railway line are regional, and therefore it would not be desirable to add additional stations within Carlow due to their impact on journey times. There may be potential for local bus services to connecting suburban areas to the railway station and the town centre. The principle of a 10-minute walking catchment can be utilised to identify suitable locations for the placement of bus stops.

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Figure 14 - Carlow Catchment Analysis - Public Transport

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