Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 7: Transportation and Traffic ManagementOBJECTIVEHigh qualitypedestrian andcycle paths atproposedamalgamatedschool site….ObjectiveTRO5: That the proposed amalgamated school site at Ballycarnane isintegrated to the surrounding area through high quality pedestrianand cycle paths7.6. ParkingThe lack of car parking in Tramore town has been long identified as aproblem, especially in the existing retail core. It is hoped that the review ofthe Traffic Management Plan will address the shortage of car parking spaceswithin the town centre and provide solutions for same. It is envisaged thatwith the extension of the town centre additional car parking spaces will berequired for new retail/commercial development and these may cater forsome of the shortcomings within the existing town centre.The high volumes of visitors in Tramore in the peak tourist period, oftenresults in traffic congestion and a high demand for car parking spaces.Therefore a park and ride facility, may be suitable, on the outskirts of thetown that would accommodate tourists and other motorists during the summermonths and may alleviate some of the demand for seasonal car parking.POLICYAdequate carparking..Loading baysandcirculationareas…Parking forthe disabled..PolicyTR8: Ensure the provision of adequate car parking at appropriate locationsto cater for residential, commercial and retail needs of the community.TR9: Ensure that commercial/industrial developments provide adequatenumber of parking spaces for vehicles, provision of loading bays andsufficient circulation for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and delivery/service vehicles.TR10: Ensure that all new car park provision caters for the disabled and lessmobile.OBJECTIVEPark andRide..ObjectiveTR01: Investigate the feasibility of a park and ride facility on the Outskirtsof Tramore town.Helipad…TR02:Facilitate the provision of a helipad at a suitable location withinTramore town or its Environs7.7 Public TransportPublic transport investment is crucial to sustainable development and a goodquality living environment. Public transport provides for alternative modes oftransport, reduces overall trip generations and alleviates town centrecongestion.55