28. 3 loading bays40 car spaces proposed Parking survey revealed free spaces in car parks in vicinity of Parnell St. And Davis Rd. Average of 28 free spaces during peak time at Suirside car park Offset effect of loss of parking spaces on retailers by : Increasing foot fall along corridor Encourage construction of new car parks in vicinity of town centre. (Mary St. etc.) Proposed off-peak parking for loading bays
Standard town model of two hubs with promenade connecting them both we have this with shown grounds and town centre being connected by pedestrian corridor
These issues are from both observation and from survey done of shop owners last year
Again trying to encourage movement away from cars towards alternative travel for a more pedestrian friendly environment
Car parking survey carried out during junction festival @ Sarsfield Friary Mick Delahunty squareSuirside
Parnell street provided parking is 51Davis road provided parking is 30Allowed van to count for 1.5 carsAllowed truck to count for 2.5 carsCars double parked and parked on double yellow linesDriving around the town dropping into various shops then drive to next oneElectronic parking signs to tell how many spaces vacant in car parks
Two keys areas the mall and jervis place
New paving can brighten up the streetsGo with thick 80mm paving over bricks as less subsidence and trip hazards
Planting to improve aesthetics and provide a more attractive environment for pedestriansLondon plains slightly bigger treeNarrow horn beam more suitable for restricted space
Google sketch up
Area for flowers etc.Nice green area closer to town centre
Great green area as model for schemeTried to improve what we hadRemoving path will encourage pedestrians crossing at new crossing facilities and not at round about
I would be in favour of old style lighting and bring them down rest of Parnell streetStone and timber benches tie into new stone paving
In need of improved pedestrian crossings
Brick has to be laid properly or can give problemConcrete more aesthetically pleasing than bitumen