Causeway Coastal Route public drop-in session takes place

The event at the Marine Hotel yesterday gave members of the public the opportunity to provide their input into a review of the famous route between Derry and Belfast.

The session was part of the review’s second stage of public engagement.

An audit launched last year, which is being supported through the Government of Ireland’s Shared Island Fund, is reviewing existing signage and infrastructure along the route.

The overarching aim of the audit is to provide greater alignment and synergy between the visitor experience on the Causeway Coastal Route with that experienced on the Wild Atlantic Way.

The Paul Hogarth Company were appointed last year as the consultancy team to undertake the audit and they have been working closely with Tandem Design.

A public survey carried out as part of the first round of public engagement revealed that while the Causeway Coastal route is much loved, it is negatively impacted by infrastructure issues including road conditions, congestion and parking, particularly at popular destinations along the route.

Now, as part of a second stage of engagement, Tourism Northern Ireland and The Paul Hogarth Company want to hear from residents, business owners and interest groups along the Causeway Coastal Route in relation to improving signage and wayfinding.

The public input will be used to shape a final Action Plan, which will guide the delivery of signage and wayfinding improvements along the route.

It will also help identify priority areas for improvements, support consistent, place-sensitive design, and align with other emerging plans and funding opportunities.

An online survey has also been launched so members of the public can share their thoughts.

The link can be accessed at https://www.tourismni.com/sharedislandccraudit/