Pedestrian Crossing Sought for Corofin
January 28, 2021
PLANS to install a pedestrian crossing in the village of Corofin have made progress, after a motion was tabled by Councillor Joe Killeen at this month’s meeting of the West Clare Municipal District.
Calling for a new crossing, the Fianna Fáil members said it would be in the interests of the safety of all road users locally.
“What we have is a cluster of facilities together – the GAA pitch and the playground – at the southern part of the village,” he explained. “Then, we have the medical centre just across the road. At the moment, we’re trying to encourage people to park in the car parking spaces adjacent to the GAA pitch and at the entrance to the play area. We’ve got Laghtagoona which has 100 houses and lots of the children from there come as part as the pitch and playground and we’re looking for a pedestrian crossing to try and facilitate those using the facility. It would also accommodate those waiting for the bus in the morning at the grotto. We have three busses leaving Corofin in the morning and lots of people are dropped off and it’s a busy thoroughfare and a pedestrian crossing would ensure safety for all.”