Active Travel, Transport, Infrastructure and Utilities

Active Travel, Transport, Infrastructure and Utilities

National and Regional Transport Policy seeks to support the transition to a low carbon society and emphasises the need to reduce the demand for travel and the reliance on the private car in favour of public transport, car-pooling, cycling and walking. Travel trends for Caherconlish identify a dependency on car travel. The village experiences traffic congestion due to its strategic location between Limerick and Cork. The potential for growth in Caherconlish will lead to additional demands on roads, water supply and sewerage treatment, energy supplies and telecommunication networks.  The increased demand for services must be considered in the content of reducing carbon emissions and promoting a more sustainable way of living, travelling and working. 

Q. What are the key transport and infrastructure related issues facing Caherconlish?

Q. What additional infrastructure is required to support development in Caherconlish?

Q. How can energy conservation and alternative sources of renewable energy be encouraged?