10 Minute Towns |Access i b i l i t y & Framework Repor t
4.3.4 Catchment Analysis Following the methodology outlined above, maps were produced to understand the current accessibility conditions for walking and cycling within Tralee. These catchment maps and our analysis for each service can be found within Appendix C. Overall, the catchment analysis for cycling showed that all services in Tralee are within a 10-minute cycle catchment area and therefore complying to the 10-minute service objective. However, census data show that there is a need to further improve cycle facilities to encourage greater usage in Tralee. This section primarily discusses the walking catchments.
Healthcare Healthcare services (i.e. GPs, dentists and pharmacies) are predominantly located within the centre of Tralee and thereforemany suburban residential areas are outside their 10-minute walking catchment. As such, adding additional pedestrian links will not materially change the accessibility of the healthcare services. Access to healthcare facilities within 10 minutes of many suburban areas, including Alderwood Court, Mounthawk, Ballyrickard, Caherina, An Choill, Clahane and Manor Village, can only be achieved by cycling at present. An example is shown in Figure 36 where the majority of GPs can be accessed by cycling. Hospitals have a regional function and the majority of patient, staff and visitors will access this facility by car or public transport. Generally, there is potential to improve pedestrian access to University Hospital Kerry through provision of additional links to neighbouring residential areas.
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Tralee Medical Centre
" G
Dr. Anne McSwiney
" G
" G Clounalour Medical Centre
Oakpark Medical Centre
Dr. Patrick English
" G
" G
Fairies Cross Medical Centre
" G
" G Carraig Medical Centre
Cooper Medicare
Edward Court Clinic
" G
" G
" G
Doctors O'Brien
Fuchsia Medical Centre
" G
Dr. Marek Waloch
The Ashe Street Clinic
" G
Brandon Medical Centre
" G
" G
The Scotia Clinic
" G
Cycling catchment 5 mins 10 mins
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0.475
0.95
1.9
Kilometres
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Figure 36: Tralee Catchment Analysis - GPs
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