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Limerick 2030 An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick
been extended the bigger issue is to make all the key City Centre streets more accommodating
to a pedestrian, which means controlling the car and controlling car parking. A series of interim,
phaseable approaches may also be required.
Figure 8: Transport & Movement
The Orbital Route around the City Centre creates a mainly one-way clockwise traffic system that
will be divided into three sections: Northern, Central and Southern.
The Northern Section travels along: Arthur’s Quay, Charlotte’s Quay, Clare Street, Saint Lelia
Street, New Road and Cathedral Place.
The Central Section travels along: Sarsfield Street, William Street, Upper William Street, Sexton
Street, Roches Street, Shannon Street and Henry Street.
The Southern Section travels along Parnell Street, Mallow Street and Henry Street.
Unusually for an ‘orbital system’ this takes traffic through the City Centre, along Henry Street, as
opposed to around it, funneling traffic to clear points of congestion in the Arthur’s Quay Area. It is
generally well accepted that the primary purpose of a one way traffic system is to maximise the
through flow of cars and thus as a direct consequence this type of system reduces the quality of
the environment for pedestrians. It is decidedly less safe for the pedestrian as traffic tends to move
more quickly. In addition the City Centre lacks spaces which offer the pedestrian respite and
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