A key part of the BusConnects Cork programme is the development of a number of “Sustainable Transport Corridors” (STCs) along key bus routes in the city, which will have dedicated bus lanes/bus priority, with improved cycling and pedestrian facilities, all of which help to build a more sustainable city and address climate change.

Three rounds of non-statutory public consultation were conducted in relation to 11 Sustainable Transport Corridors (STCs). Links to the information and documents for each round of non-statutory public consultation can be found in the menu links.

The 11 STCs that have been the subject of non-statutory public consultation have now been combined into three standalone Proposed Schemes. Click here to download the BusConnects Cork Schemes Map.BusConnects Cork Overall Schemes Map

The three standalone Proposed Schemes are:

  1. The “Cork City North Sustainable Transport Corridors Scheme” (which combines a shortened STC A: Dunkettle to City, STC B: Mayfield to City , STC C: Blackpool to City , and STC D: Hollyhill to City).
  2. The “Cork City South West Sustainable Transport Corridors Scheme” (which combines STC E: Ballincollig to City, STC F: Bishopstown to City, and STC G: Togher to City).
  3. The “Cork City South East Sustainable Transport Corridors Scheme” (which combines STC H: Airport Road to City, STC I: Maryborough Hill to City, STC J: Mahon to City, and STC K: Kinsale Road to Douglas).

It is anticipated that applications for the three standalone proposed schemes will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for its consideration and decision on a phased basis beginning in mid-2025.

You can view the documents relating to the three rounds of non-statutory public consultation by clicking on the links in the menu at the top of the page.