Cycling Ireland is now working closely with Cyclist.ie in advocating for better conditions and funding for cyclists and cycling in Ireland. Some of the fruits of our recently agreed collaboration can be seen in the attached article taken from their recent Newsletter.
Tag: Behaviour&Legal
The figures, released at a press conference in Dublin this morning, show that 1,296 cars in Dublin have been recorded breaking a red light so far in 2016 – 24 times the rate of cyclists caught breaking red lights (54) in the same period. In response to a question from TheJournal.ie, Garda Superintendent Tom Murphy said zero pedestrians have died in collision with a cyclist, but … Continue reading Gardaí catch 24 times more Dublin motorists than cyclists breaking red lights
A law has been passed in Wales that obliges politicians to listen to anyone who asks for safe walking and cycling routes to be built in their area. Read article
Irish people buy the most new diesel cars in the world. Car sales data shows diesel cars account for 7 out of 10 of all new cars sold in Ireland. “Globally, Europe is a diesel island. In the US and Japan diesel cars account for less than 5% of new sales. Europe, where diesel makes up 50% of new sales, is an outlier, and Ireland … Continue reading Ireland worst in world for diesel car sales; tax reform overdue
IN AN EFFORT to combat obesity and improve road safety, Mayo County Council has called for cycle training to be part of the national curriculum for primary schools. Read article / vote in poll
Love 30, the Campaign for 30 km/h Speed Limits, is a national alliance of individuals and organisations who support lower speed limits in urban areas. We are campaigning for the introduction of lower speed limits and more 30 km/h zones in urban areas, but particularly in town centres, residential areas, and near schools and other places of public assembly. The Love 30 campaign consists of … Continue reading Love 30 Campaign
An Irish campaign to introduce a law that requires motorists to give cyclists 1.5 metres clearance when passing from the rear is on the verge of a major breakthrough, with TDs drafting a suggested new law. Read more
On behalf of Cyclist.ie, Deputy Tommy Broughan (Ind) kindly asked Parliamentary Questions (PQ) – directed at Minister Frances Fitzgerald (Justice) concerning the An Garda detection & enforcement of the Dublin City Council HGV permit system PQ68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Heavy Goods Vehicle permit system for Dublin City including the number of permits issued in 2014 … Continue reading HGV Permits for Dublin