ARUP - 10 Minute Towns - No Appendices

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

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Constraint

Opportunity

Lack of access between residential estates and other services

Provision of a direct walk/cycle access to SuperValu from residential area.

C8

Provision of a formal walk/cycle access between Riverside and Kennedy Avenue (near Hanover Park).

C10

Provision of new links to Presentation College to residential estates on Sand Hill and Green Hills Estate.

C8, C11

Provision of a connection between Browneshill Wood and Sand Hills.

C12

Provision of a connection between The Orchards residential estates. Extension of cycle lanes between Burger King and immediately south of Carraig Abhainn. Provision of walking/cycling access points from Southern Gardens to Kilkenny Road. Provision of walking and cycling facilities if the proposed Southern Relief Road and Eire Og Road proceeds. Investigation of potential local bus routes that would connect the local residents and businesses, particularly in locations where there is a lack of services, such as healthcare, education, retail and leisure. Provision of small retail facilities (e.g. corner shops) in areas where they are currently unavailable. Improvement of current and provision of future of cycling facilities throughout the town to encourage residents to use cycling as a mode of transport.

C16

Lack of connectivity south of Kilkenny Road to the town centre

C14

C14, C17

Lack of cycling connectivity to the outskirts of Carlow Lack of local bus services within the town

C15

N/A

Lack of small retail services in parts of the area Lack of cycle usage in the town

N/A

N/A

Promotion of cycling use to residents as majority of services are within a 10-minute cycle.

Provision of secured cycle parking where there is a cluster of services, as well as near bus stops.

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