Active Travel Measures on Frankfield Road

Closed23 Sep, 2022, 9:00am - 4 Nov, 2022, 4:00pm

COMHAIRLE CATHRACH CHORCAI

CORK CITY COUNCIL

 

Active Travel Measures On Frankfield Road, Douglas

 

Notice Under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994

 

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, Cork City Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out the following traffic management measures in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users.

 

The development consists of the installation of improved pedestrian and cycle facilities on Frankfield Road in Douglas. 

 

The main elements of the proposed works in this location are:

 

  • Installation of kerbs to segregate cycle facilities along Frankfield Road
  • Widening of footpaths from 1.5m to 2m throughout.
  • Installation of raise tables at each junction/entrance along the scheme.
  • New kerbs to be installed at wide junctions to calm traffic and reduce distances that pedestrians need to traverse to cross the road.
  • Modifications to the existing Toucan crossing the at the junction with the Kinsale Rd.
  • Installation of a signalised pedestrian crossing on Frankfield Road to aid pedestrian connectivity.
  • Installation of a signalised bicycle crossing on Frankfield Road to aid cyclist connectivity.
  • Provision of additional green space that can be used for planting & biodiversity.
  • Realignment of road markings to improve vehicle safety
  • New road marking and signage
  • Other necessary associated works.

 

Details of the proposed works are available for inspection online at https://consult.corkcity.ie and also at Reception Desk, Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork via appointment only on working days from the 23rd September 2022 to 21st October 2022 between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Please phone 021-4924000 to arrange an appointment.

 

Any observations in relation to this proposal should be made electronically through https://consult.corkcity.ie/en/ or forwarded in an envelope marked Active Travel Measures on Frankfield Road, Douglas” to Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Development, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork. Final date for submissions is 4.00pm on the 4th November 2022.

 

All comments, including names and addresses of those making submissions and observations, submitted to Cork City Council in regard to this scheme, will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented at the monthly meeting of Cork City Council. Accordingly, they will be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain. Cork City Council will retain data for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with the Council’s Retention Policy and relevant Data Protection legislation.

 

 

 

Themes

Pedestrian Safety
cyclist safety
Traffic Calming
Open space and amenity
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