The public consultation process opened today and will run until 22 May.
THE OFFICE OF Public Works is seeking the public’s view on the future of parking in the Phoenix Park.More than 5,000 submissions were received from the public and key stakeholders in the first phase of consultation, which has fed into the Draft Parking Strategy.
New bus services and improved cycling routes both to the Park and within it were cited as measures that could encourage people to leave the car when travelling to Phoenix Park.It is Government policy to reduce transport-related carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.Advertisement Upgrades to the Knockmaroon carp park is also proposed in order to improve the surface to make it more accessible for those with mobility issues.
O’Donovan added that he was pleased to see that over 60% percent of respondents to the first round of consultation said they could be persuaded to drive less or use another mode of travel to access the Phoenix Park. He continued: “Five percent of parking provision will be suitable for those with disabilities and a further five percent will be designated for the active aged.
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