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This petition was setup by a group of concerned members of the public from Glounthaune and surrounding areas in response to the campaign of negativity toward the shared pedestrian and cycling space by Fitzpatricks food store. 

the first phase of the shared space opened in 2021 and has greatly enhanced the landscape and amenities in Glounthaune. We believe that when all phases are complete the shared space will become an even busier and prosperous amenity stretching from the City to Youghal. Based on evidence from other greenways in the country Glounthaune and other towns and villages on the route can become a bustling space for individuals and families to enjoy.

we have already seen great numbers of users using the first phase of the scheme. This includes pedestrians, cyclists, joggers, runners, rollerbladers, etc. from all walks of life. We’ve seen adults, children, disabled people and so many elderly and infirm people who are delighted to have such a nice surface that allows them to get out and about.

Fitzpatricks food store has waged a negative campaign riddled with false information and inaccuracies against the shared space outside their shop. They are calling for the space to be reduced in size and also for the wall adjoining the railway line with planting to be removed. They want this to allow for bigger parking space. The current redesigned car park is on public land and not owned by Fitzpatricks food store.

 

By narrowing the path for cars at Fitzpatricks this would create a real pinch point and create safety issues as vehicles would take precedent over the path users.

 

Cork county council have designed a safe car park with dedicated entry and exit points. Previously vehicles were able to park anywhere as there was no controls in place. People were also crossing the road wherever they parked their car but a traffic light pedestrian crossing will be installed as part of this project. Further to this ample parking will be available opposite Fitzpatricks and further up the road toward the church. Cllr Alan O’Connor provided great rebuttal to Fitzpatricks misinformation on his twitter post and the echo article. 

twitter post: https://twitter.com/alanoc_green/status/1547526325627396098?s=21&t=U0hzCCygv2Dl2hfNULq7ew

 

echo article: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40911935.html

Fitzpatricks food store recently went through a massive redevelopment but failed to allow any space on their premises for car parking. They are instead relying on public space for customers and deliveries etc. it is unfortunate that they could not embrace the shared space and see the success it will bring like other businesses in the area have done.

 

Any changes to the current layout of the shared space will have a detrimental impact on the overall project. 

This petition is for Cork County Council not to make any alterations to the layout and further ensure adequate barriers are in place to prevent Fitzpatricks customers and deliveries from mounting the shared space to park their vehicles and compromise the surface. 

email us at csaveglounthaune@gmail.com