PROPOSAL: In section 1.11.1 Tralee Transport Strategy and Mobility Plan, there is specific reference to pursuing measures identified in the Tralee Transportation Strategy 2011. We propose that the strategy, which is now a decade old, should be revised to align with modern thinking. Our proposal is that a review of the strategy be conducted within a short timeframe and all proposed re-design of junctions and road layouts be assessed with current design principles in mind. Further, an update to TR 97 should reflect same.
RATIONALE: The Tralee Transportation Strategy 2011 is out of date and the drawings contained therein do not reflect current best practices.
PROPOSAL: In section 1.11.1 Tralee Transport Strategy and Mobility Plan, TR 98: we propose the following amendment: Develop a Transport and Mobility Plan in to current best practise design standards including measures to trial experimental traffic designs. Such a plan should include public consultation and include input from subject matter experts, the Kerry County Council Active Travel team and relevant state bodies.
RATIONALE: The issues seen across the country where trial changes to how public space is used indicate the need to enable the local authority to make brave decisions. By implementing the above suggested wording, the local authority can progress changes to how urban space is used by leveraging experts in the field.
PROPOSAL: In section 1.11.2 Active Travel, remove the following words from paragraph 1: “not only facilitate leisure and recreational use but”
RATIONALE: Referencing recreation within active travel is inappropriate and does not align with modern thinking on the development of active travel modes.
PROPOSAL: Modify TR 99 as follows: Remove the word “more” in the opening sentence
RATIONALE: At present, there is no usable network of cycle infrastructure in the town.
PROPOSAL: Modify TR 100 as noted above.
RATIONALE: The Tralee Transportation Strategy 2011 is out of date and the drawings contained therein do not reflect current best practices.
PROPOSAL: Modify TR 102 to indicate that the route should provide connectivity for residential areas along the route. The following wording should be inserted: “The cycle path should ensure residential areas abutting the route have high quality, accessible access to the route.”
RATIONALE: Such a linkage is required to connect MTU to Blennerville, but it must also include residential areas along the route.
PROPOSAL: Modify TR 107 to include reference to cycle infrastructure as well as greenways by inserting: “, cycling infrastructure and cycle ways.” at the end of the existing sentence.
RATIONALE: Greenways are but one type of active travel infrastructure.
PROPOSAL: In section 1.11.3 Roads & Infrastructure, Roads & Infrastructure Objectives, TR 110 should be modified as follows: remove the word “sustainable”.
RATIONALE: Road development is not sustainable. The development of roads infrastructure induces demand and increases the number of vehicles used.