Bus priority schemes in Cork
Asked about introducing bus lanes in Cork, the Minister cites the ongoing transport programme: a bus-only road at Albert Quay is in place, two other schemes are advanced, and a computerised traffic-signal system is being installed.
asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the successful operation of bus lanes in Dublin, he will now introduce a similar programme for implementation in Cork city.
Comment on this
The Cork Land Use and Transportation Study (LUTS) was published in 1978. It recommended a programme of improvements in roads, public transport, parking and traffic management to service the needs of the Cork area into the nineties. Implementation of this programme is in progress.
As far as bus priority schemes are concerned, I understand from CIE that, deriving from the LUTS recommendations, a bus-only road has been provided at Albert Quay, development of two other bus priority schemes is at an advanced stage and installation of a computerised traffic signal system which will provide a degree of priority for buses is also in hands.
The LUTS study recommended a number of other bus priority schemes and as far as public transport is concerned I will keep myself informed on the implementation of these recommendations so that further initiatives may be taken as necessary.