elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
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Chapter 4: Infrastructure and Services<br />
Policy 16 Ensure that new developments accommodate direct pedestrian access into the town centre.<br />
Policy 17 Continue to pursue the development of the preferred route corridor for the realignment of the<br />
N5 following the line of the existing R368 Regional Road from Strokestown to a point just<br />
south of Elphin (junction with L1409) before turning west towards Frenchpark.<br />
Policy 18 Support the development of the National Primary Network in accordance with National,<br />
Regional and <strong>County</strong> Plans and Policies.<br />
Castle Street<br />
Mart day on Bishop Street/R368<br />
Objectives in relation to Roads and Transportation<br />
Objective 7<br />
Objective 8<br />
Objective 9<br />
Objective 10<br />
Objective 11<br />
Objective 12<br />
Objective 13<br />
Objective 14<br />
Objective 15<br />
Maintain and improve the condition and connectivity of the public footpath network<br />
throughout the Plan <strong>area</strong>, particularly linking newly developed lands with the existing<br />
town centre.<br />
Actively encourage and facilitate the development of a “<strong>local</strong> collector” type road with<br />
access onto Bishop Street and/or Windmill Road.<br />
Explore the provision of a safe and high quality cycle network between residential <strong>area</strong>s<br />
and; retail, recreational and educational facilities.<br />
Maintain and enhance landscaped <strong>area</strong>s and other amenities associated with the public<br />
road network throughout the Plan <strong>area</strong>.<br />
Curtail and discourage unsafe and/or obstructive parking in the town core and particularly<br />
along sections of Chapel Street.<br />
Designate and facilitate the development of amenity walks in the environs of Elphin<br />
Maintain and improve signage on the <strong>local</strong> and regional road network.<br />
Assess the necessity for pedestrian crossing facilities at locations with high pedestrian<br />
crossing movements.<br />
Consult with relevant parties with a view to designating and regularising parking<br />
arrangements for school and public bus services.<br />
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