There is a moral onus on the Government to invest in protecting cyclists The statistics are stark. So far this year, six cyclists have been killed on Irish roads and many more injured, some very seriously. Last year, 15 died as a result of collisions with motor vehicles, more often than not on high-speed open roads, and hundreds more were injured. “One fatal road tragedy … Continue reading The Irish Times view on cycling infrastructure: time to get moving
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Minister, RSA and Gardaí seriously concerned about increase in cyclist fatalities as popularity of cycling increases dramatically in recent years 6 cyclists have died in 2018 compared to 4 cyclists up to the same period last year 2017 saw 50% increase in cyclist fatalities Cyclists also advised to take steps to ensure their safety on the roads 15 road deaths over May Bank Holiday crashes … Continue reading Motorists Urged to Give Cyclists the Space to Ride Safe
Cycling is growing in popularity but accident rates are rising. Where, when and why do they happen? This guide to the 15 deaths in 2017 show that nearly half of fatal bike crashes in 2017 occurred on a Sunday. And most of them were during daylight hours. Full article
For cyclists, ignoring the rules of the road can be a matter of survival When the sun finally began to shine in the UK this month, I could not wait to drag out my bike to cycle to work. As soon as I got on the road though, I was struck by a familiar thought: London cyclists are abominable. They sneak through red lights. They … Continue reading Why I refuse to follow the law while cycling
Cyclist.ie strongly supports the view of the Road Safety Authority, as stated yesterday by its Chair Ms. Liz O’Donnell, in relation to the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2017 before the Oireachtas Transport Committee, where she called as ‘disgraceful and self-serving’ the behaviour and tactics employed by a tiny minority of rural TDs, who are delaying the passage of vital lifesaving road safety legislation. Vulnerable road … Continue reading Liz O’Donnell (RSA) criticises tiny minority of rural TDs, who are delaying the passage of vital lifesaving road safety legislation
Ireland’s transport minister Shane Ross has said that he will bring forward legislation to have a minimum passing distance of motorists overtaking cyclists defined in law. The law will mean motorists will have to give at least one metre overtaking distance when passing cyclists in speed zones up to 50 km/h and at least 1.5 metres when passing on roads with speed limits of over … Continue reading Minimum passing distance of cyclists to become law says Minister Ross
Dublin Cycling Campaign took the lead role in making a submission to The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland in response to its call in seeking consultations with the public. Our primary concern is the reform of Roads Policing in line with the Cyclist.ie submission made to the Policing Authority last September in relation to the Garda ‘Policing Plan 2018’ This submission is … Continue reading Submission to ‘Commission on the Future of Policing’ in Ireland on Reform of Roads Policing in Ireland
Full report; two highlights below ‘Special Recognition’ Award: Phil Skelton Phil Skelton founded the Stayin’ Alive at 1.5 campaign in 2013 following the deaths of two cyclists in Wexford as a result of collisions with cars travelling in the same direction. The campaign raises awareness of the need to allow sufficient space when overtaking cyclists and campaigns for the introduction of a Minimum Passing Distance … Continue reading Ireland’s Road Safety Champions 2017 Presented with ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards by the Road Safety Authority