10 Minute Towns |Access i b i l i t y & Framework Repor t
Additionally, residential estates tend to be built separate from each other, as well as other services through the use of cul-de-sacs and fences, therefore residents do not have direct access to other areas.
In the case of one example in Tralee, there are limited access points to the Fenit Greenway (shown in Figure 42), which means residential areas have accessibility issues between each other and limited access to safe pedestrian and cycle routes and leisure amenities.
Figure 42: Example of limited access points to Fenit Greenway in Tralee
Provide additional accesses to the greenway from Rock Park Avenue, Highfield Grove, Gort na Greine and Mounthawk Park
Another constraint is the need to improve existing footpaths/walkways, not only for safety reasons, but also to encourage residents and visitors to walk within their 10-minute catchment rather than rely on cars. There is an opportunity to provide formal pedestrian/cycling facilities for residents/visitors to safely access services nearby.
An example is in Carlow where the catchment analysis indicated a gap between the residential housing south of Hanover Street to access Kennedy Avenue. Therefore, this issue may be solved by providing a formal pedestrian/ cycle crossing on Hanover Street to lead through Hanover Park and Penney’s carpark for pedestrian and cycling safety and amenity, as shown in Figure 43.
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