Cork City Council yesterday released new visuals depicting how some of the city’s streets and quays will be transformed once the ambitious MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme is completed.

While generally dry conditions are expected over the coming days, frost and fog are expected to remain a feature.

The scheme, it's hoped, will improve the reliability and journey times of bus services in the city centre and, in parallel, will provide improved walking and cycling infrastructure along the city quays and at key streets and junctions.

The Government is being urged to reverse the decision.

THE chair of the Cork Cycling Campaign has welcomed new regulations doubling the penalty for motorists caught parking on footpaths, cycle lanes and bus lanes, and has called for a public consultation on illegal parking.

An Irish Rail spokesperson said the upgrade means they can work towards their goal of a two-hour journey between the two cities. 

It comes as the airport prepares to welcome 60,000 passengers over Christmas. 

Luciano Ulita used to hide that he was from the Roma community for fear of racism. Now he is happy to tell the people of Cork about his culture as he drives them around the city for Bus Éireann.

Bus Éireann has launched a new campaign encouraging people in Cork to leave their cars at home when doing any Christmas shopping in Mahon Point Shopping Centre this year and instead avail of increased bus services to the centre.

The Government has committed to progressing a number of key public transport projects in Cork next year including the appointment of contractors to phase 1 of the Cork Commuter Rail Programme.

A COMMITMENT to the long-mooted event centre; the progression of the development of a suburban rail network between Mallow, Midleton and Cobh; investment in the M20 and M28 projects; and the delivery of a new elective hospital in the city are among ...

SINN FÉIN has launched a survey for residents in the North Central area of Cork city to identify issues with transport and areas in need of improvement.

IARNRÓD Éireann has announced that all scheduled and extra trains from Cork and Limerick are now sold out on Sunday ahead of the All-Ireland senior hurling final.

Brittany Ferries is gearing up for the resumption of non-essential international travel from July 19 and says there is already healthy demand for crossings.

A PEDESTRIAN crossing is set to be put in place at a busy area of the city over the summer to improve pedestrian safety.

WITH the preferred route option for the Cork to Limerick motorway expected to be selected later this year, those working on the M20 project have said that active travel will be at the forefront of the development.

Iarnród Éireann has said that demand for Intercity and Enterprise services is extremely high this weekend, and it is reminding passengers that advance booking is essential for travel.

CONSULTATION undertaken for the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project in recent months generated “unprecedented levels of public engagement” with over 40,000 interactions via digital and traditional channels.

A CORK senator said the loss of Stobart Air has only served to underline uncertainty in an aviation sector already compounded by Covid-19.

Almost 40 incidents of antisocial behaviour have occurred on Cork train routes or stations, within a 12 month period, Irish Rail has confirmed.

With just weeks until international travel is poised to resume, Cork Airport is starting to witness an increase in the number of flights operating to and from the airport, and will begin resuming and offering new routes over the coming weeks.

A new container service is to operate between Southampton and Cork.

CITY businesses and community groups will now be offered the opportunity to avail of a fleet of cargo bikes, thanks to funding from a public service innovation fund.

THE delivery of the Kilbarry/Blackpool rail station and its connections could be key to connectivity to the city centre while also supporting the retail sector in the northside, a city councillor has said.

The number of people travelling in and out of the country fell sharply in February compared to January this year.

The country's long-awaited quarantine system is set to be operational by the end of this week. People arriving from 33 countries flagged as high risk will have to quarantine in hotels for 14 days.

BRITTANY Ferries has reported some of the most disappointing figures in its history, following its AGM in St Pol de Leon, France, yesterday.

Car sharing service GoCar has expanded its Cork presence with the addition of two new locations at Douglas Court Shopping Centre and Mahon Retail Park.  GoCar, which launched in 2008, is part of the Europcar Mobility Group.

Outgoing Port of Cork chair John Mullins, talks to John Bohane about the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit, as well as his hopes of leaving a legacy behind after eight years at the helm

A LONG-AWAITED pedestrian and cycle link from the Grange Road to Tramore Valley Park, which includes a bridge over the N40, is one step closer to being constructed following a funding announcement by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

More than €45m in funding is to be allocated to sustainable transport projects in Cork county and city, with Lord Mayor of Cork Joe Kavanagh saying the investment will "not only improve our infrastructure, but our quality of life”.

The National Transport Authority has announced allocations totalling €45. 39m for 80 sustainable transport projects in Cork City and County.  Of the 80 projects in Cork, 39 are entirely new and will receive funding of over €18m.

RENEWED calls for a major review of road access to Great Island and Cobh have been made by a Cork TD. Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley recently submitted questions to Eamon Ryan, the transport minister, asking that the R624 be upgraded to a national route.

Vandalism to Mary Elmes Bridge will cost around €2,500 to repair and as the work is not deemed essential, it cannot be fixed until level five restrictions have been lifted.

THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney has said Ireland is at the start of a "sustainability revolution".

THE Government has announced the introduction of mandatory quarantine for passengers who arrive in Ireland without a negative PCR test, in what one Cork travel agent described as a “positive move”.

Latest: Icy conditions have been reported on the N22 at the County Bounds between Ballyvourney and Clonkeen, according to AA Roadwatch, who are urging motorists to 'take extreme care if you must travel'.

Conditions are about to get a lot colder in Cork, with Met Éireann issuing a Weather Advisory nationwide until midnight on Sunday.

A CORK City councillor has said it is “extremely important” that an overhaul of Cork City bus routes would be done right.

Specialist engineering teams have been appointed to design core bus corridors (CBCs) that will support the efficient running of the bus services in the city.

Cork has experienced an "impressive improvement" in traffic congestion levels and has gone from being the world’s 75th most congested city in 2019 to its 100th in 2020.

Drivers who are over 70 do not need to provide a medical report when applying for a driving licence.

SINN Féin TD for Cork North Central Thomas Gould will host two online public meetings next week regarding the proposed development of the M20.

Caution is needed this morning as Met Éireann warns of 'treacherous conditions' in Munster.

AS the number of cars on our roads fell drastically during Covid-19 lockdowns, cities across Europe and the world began introducing more cycle infrastructure in preparation for the return to normality.

Gardaí in Cork have warned motorists to take care on roads in icy conditions throughout the county this morning.

MORE than 5,500 vehicles have been seized from unaccompanied learner drivers since the Clancy Amendment was introduced two years ago.

A number of Bus Éireann’s employees from Cork have been honoured for their heroic actions at Bus Éireann's GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards.

Motorists need to exercise care when driving in the city centre this morning, with reports of spot flooding in numerous areas.

Bus Éireann has announced details regarding services over Christmas as well as important travel advice.