Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Appendix 1: Transport Modal Shift

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   Page 462 greenways, blueways and peatways. TRP-22 - promote the ‘Feasibility Study on the Development of a Major Cycling Destination in the Midlands of Ireland’ (2016) in conjunction with Bord na Móna and Coillte in accordance with ‘Outdoor Recreation Plan for Public Lands and Waters in Ireland’ 2017- 2021 and in particular to recognise Tullamore as a hub in this respect. TRP-23 - support Fáilte Ireland in the making of ‘The Beara Breifne Way Tourism Activation Plan’ which will identify a number of towns as walking hubs along a trail which extends from Cork to Cavan through Offaly. Public Transport Chapter 8: Sustainable Transport Strategy SMAO-02 - prepare a Local Transport Plan in accordance with ‘Area Based Transport Assessment Guidance’ by TII and NTA, for the Key Town of Tullamore in conjunction with the National Transport Authority and in tandem with the Local Area Plan, and to prepare a Local Transport Plans for other towns that are subject to Local Area Plans, namely Birr, Edenderry and Portarlington subject to the provision of funding and agreement with statutory agencies. SMAO-09 - safeguard all existing rail infrastructure, to encourage the re-opening of rail stations, and to preserve disused stations / halts and tracks, appropriate to future strategic county public transport needs. SMAP-09 - encourage better integration of transport services with the aim of reducing car trips by encouraging and fostering improved consultation and cooperation between both public and private providers of transport services operating in the county and in the midland Each Town Plan contains measures to ensure that all development in the Plan Area will contribute positively towards reduced energy consumption and the associated carbon footprint. One of these measures is to; “Prioritise sustainable mobility i.e. public transport, walking and cycling and integrate land use and transportation in order to reduce travel demand.” A number of specific objectives in each Town Plan represent this measure. A number of Settlement Plans have an objective to support the Local Link Rural Transport Programme 2018-2022 in County Offaly and subsequent programmes.

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   Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 Appendix 1 Transport Modal Shift Page 463 region, including all providers of bus and rail services. SMAP-16 - co-operate with and encourage Iarnród Éireann to (i) secure the upgrading of the existing rail linkages between Athlone, Clara, Tullamore and Portarlington (ii) improve the frequency of trains between Athlone and Dublin and (iii) ensure that train stations in County Offaly are manned and have frequent services. SMAP-17 - promote and facilitate, in co-operation with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Iarnród Éireann and adjoining local authorities, the provision of a second rail line between Portarlington and Athlone. In conjunction with this there is an opportunity for: • Tullamore Train Station and adjoining lands to be developed as a transport (bus/rail) node with possible integration of local bus services to serve the town and catchment area; and • Clara Train Station and adjoining lands to be developed as a transport (bus/rail) node with possible integration of local bus services to serve the town and catchment area. SMAP-18 - support the reopening of Geashill Train Station. SMAP-20 - support and facilitate the operation of existing bus services and to facilitate the provisions of improved facilities and services for bus users in towns and villages including the provision of set down areas for coaches and bus shelters at all bus stops where feasible. SMAP-21 - support the Local Link Rural Transport Programme 2018-2022 in County Offaly and subsequent

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   Page 464 programmes including ‘Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan’ which provides for social and economic connectivity between settlements and rural areas. SMAP-19 - support and develop public transport routes throughout the county through collaboration with the National Transport Authority and other relevant statutory bodies. Reduce outward commuting Chapter 5: Economic Development Strategy ENTP-31 - support remote working opportunities from home and innovative designated hub/ co-working spaces, in the interests of mitigating long commuting times. ENTP-32 - encourage homebased employment including the provision of small-scale individual enterprises. ENTP-33 - support local employment creation where it can mitigate against long distance commuting. Town Plans Many of the Plans identify key opportunity sites with the potential for mixed use developments incorporating employment uses which would help reduce outward commuting. Chapter 9: Social Inclusion, Community and Cultural Development SICCDP–24 - support and facilitate the establishment of co-working/ remote working hubs and creative hubs as either standalone facilities themselves or ancillary to public buildings, libraries and community centres or in towns and village centres.

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