The Corlann Westend Advocacy Group raised accessibility concerns with Galway City Council, including issues with crosswalks, bus routes, and footpaths. The group met with representatives from advocacy groups and presented areas for improvement to address accessibility barriers. Bus routes 411, 404, and 405 were identified as key services used for hospital appointments and matches, and improvements were requested. Concerns about pedestrian safety were raised, including calls for a pedestrian crosswalk across the Blue Teapot theatre behind Fr Burke Park. The group also sought reinstallation of the Monroe’s crosswalk near Westend Centra, where a four-way stop is used mainly from three directions and lacks crosswalk access to pedestrianised streets during the Summer season. Council recommendations were considered, and a walkabout with engineers was proposed.
"The Corlann Westend Advocacy Group explained they met with representatives from advocacy groups and brought forward areas for improvement to mediate accessibility issues."
"The group highlighted the need to improve bus routes 411, 404, and 405 as they key services used for hospital appointments and matches."
"Feelings of unsafety have been also expressed with calls for a pedestrian crosswalk installation across the Blue Teapot theatre behind Fr Burke Park."
"Additionally, the group sought the reinstallation of the Monroe's crosswalk across from the Westend Centra. At this time, there is a four-way stop, frequented primarily from three directions with no crosswalk to the pedestrianised streets in the Summer season."
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