The main businesses within the city are banks, insurance companies, legal firms, retail outlets, consultancies and service industries.
Traffic congestion is becoming increasingly problematic- particularly in the early morning peak hours. Much of this traffic consists of cars with a single occupant travelling to work between 8am and 9pm returning between 5 pm and 6:30pm (City Development Plan ,1998). The promotion of CIVITAS initiatives like car-sharing and the appointment of mobility plan managers by city-centre businesses will help to reduce this source of congestion somewhat. This will lead to greater productivity in the workplace reducing driving induced stress, shortening journey times and allowing essential delivery services to operate more efficiently.
Another major source of traffic within the city centre is associated with the schools and third level colleges. There are over 90 schools, several third level institutions and training colleges within Cork City. Traffic conditions habitually worsen dramatically when these institutions are open. Consequently, Cork City Council will be actively encouraging these educational establishments to adopt more sustainable transportation strategies, following the example of the CIVITAS initiatives introduced within Cork City Council and the other CIVITAS cities. |
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