Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 5

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   WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028166 Car Parking Policy Objective Trans 57 We will support the removal of excess on-street and surface car parking in urban centres in favour of edge of centre location which will assist in the creation of new spaces for people and improve existing streetscapes. Trans 58 To ensure that the needs of people with disabilities and older people are meet with regards to car parking provision within urban centres as well as in existing and new developments. Trans 59 We will facilitate parking provision for tourist buses where feasible in the city and towns and villages and at tourist attractions around the city and county as the need arises and as resources permit. Trans 60 To support investment in the sustainable development of Electric Vehicle charging facilities at on and off-street car parking locations and within new developments in accordance with the parking standards set out in Volume 2. Trans 61 Where permitted, we will require developments of surface car parking to contain landscaping proposals which promote pollinator friendly plants, Natural Water Retention Measures as part of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and where appropriate allow for ancillary uses, such as recreation/play areas, when car park is not in full use. 5.15 Bicycle Parking Cycling is becoming increasingly recognised for the contribution it provides as a sustainable and healthy mode of transport. Provision of secure cycle parking facilities is essential to support the promotion and development of cycling. A lack of appropriate cycle parking facilities is often cited as a barrier to cycling and cycle ownership and could be a constraint on the future growth of cycling. In this regard, high quality secure cycle parking at origins and destinations is considered to be a key element of any strategy aimed at encouraging cycling. High quality cycle parking should therefore be regarded as an integral part of any new development proposal.

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   WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028167 Bicycle Parking Policy Objective Trans 62 Where new bicycle parking facilities are to be provided, we will locate these near bus stops and bus/ rail stations to facilitate an increase in inter -modal journeys by cycling and public transport. Trans 63 We will require all new developments to provide appropriate cycle parking facilities in central, accessible and safe locations so as to assist with supporting modal shift away from private cars to more sustainable modes of transport i.e. Cycling, Walking, and Public Transport in accordance with the bicycling parking standards set out in Volume 2. Trans 64 The provision of e-bike chargers in public locations will be supported subject to the availability of funding.

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