Michael Moynihan: Cork Luas route and distributor road reveal two-tier planning system
Cork’s latest transport plans favour the south while the northside faces roadbuilding through green space and exclusion
Northside residents will be able to walk down to MacCurtain St to see the new trams, shout hurrah and wave their handkerchiefs and shout ‘long life to your honour’ before slinking away, grateful to have seen their betters.
It’s been some couple of weeks for infrastructure on Leeside.
A couple of days ago we learned about the route planned for the Cork light rail system, or Luas Cork (not Leeas? It was right there). Last week submissions closed for submissions on the new Cork Northern Distributor Road, which aims to alleviate traffic pressure on the northside of the city.
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