Patrick Street Traffic Ban Resumes Today
From today private vehicles will no longer be able to access Patrick St between 3pm and 6.30pm.
It's the second attempt at this initiative which is designed to reduce traffic congestion in the city and enhance public transport.
It's hoped the new measure will be a success this time after it was suspended in March following outrage by traders who claimed their business and footfall had been decimated.
However a raft of new incentives have been put in place including reduced bus fares, new city centre stops on the Black Ash Park&Ride facility, and an awareness campaign in a bid to ease the reintroduction of the bus priority measures.
Speaking to RedFM News Chief Executive of Cork City Council Ann Doherty says people will need to give the new change time:
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