Oldtown Mooretown - Text - Fingal County Council

OLDTOWN - MOORETOWN
Local Area Plan
Planning
Department
GLEN ELLAN ROAD
JUNCTION
Bus Network Map
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3.2.8 Green Corridors and Links
Key direct pedestrian/cyclist routes shall be provided through this
area linking in with surrounding lands, ensuring a coherent and
permeable pedestrian/cyclist network of movement is created both
within the lands and to Swords Town Centre/Metro Stop. In
particular strong direct links will be facilitated between residential
units and the Local Centre, school and archaeological park within
this area, as well as to the Regional Park and Broadmeadow Linear
Park. A crossing of the Rathbeale Road for pedestrians/cyclists is
required to ensure connectivity between the land banks.
Key Objectives
Transport
lProvide for the development of Western Distributor Link
Road as a tree-lined boulevard with associated pedestrian/
cyclist route and accommodation of strategic tree planting.
Where feasible incorporate additional open space west of
route (at Mooretown) to aid in creation of a green necklace
of open spaces around Swords.
lPromote and facilitate improvements to public transport
services through development of a QBC and thereby
maximise the opportunities for increased use of public
transport by the residents of the LAP lands and existing
surrounding residential developments.
lProvide for a comprehensive, direct and safe network of
pedestrian and cycle routes within the plan lands and
linking in within the adjoining area.
lAdjust the vertical alignment of Rathbeale Road if required
to improve sightlines in the area and facilitate safe access
for pedestrians/cyclists across the Rathbeale Road.
lRedesign the Glen Ellan Road Extension so that it’s function
changes from a distributor road to a main street, which will
serve 2 schools, a large park and Local Centre, in addition
to dwellings.