Cyclist.ie made four detailed submissions today (28th of February 2020) in regard to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS)’s Review of Sustainable Mobility Policy. Our submissions covered Active Travel, Climate, Congestion and a Summary paper In our submissions, we pointed out that the Irish modal share data speak for themselves: a car dependence of 74%; a public transport share of a mere 6%; 15% … Continue reading Submissions on New Sustainable Mobility Policy
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Friday 28th Feb is the closing date for making submissions on the government’s sustainable mobility policy (SMP). This covers public transport (urban and rural) and active travel (i.e. walking and cycling). Details of the process including background papers can be read here We urge all of our members and fans to send in submissions to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) stressing the … Continue reading Government Consultation on Sustainable Mobility
Cyclist.ie’s vision is that cycling will be a normal part of transport and everyday life in Ireland. Cycling is a vital part of building healthier and less polluted communities. Check out our 10 Election Asks HERE, but we boil them down to three kernel points below. CYCLING NEEDS TO BE A NORMAL EVERYDAY ACTIVITY Cycling is a critical part of the transport equation in combating … Continue reading Cyclist.ie Calls for a VeloRution!
Allocate 10% of transport funding to cycling Establish a National Cycling Office in Dep. of Transport, Tourism & Sport Provide high quality cycling infrastructure networks that enable Cycling for All Introduce a default 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas Prioritise the provision of school streets and safe routes to school Rebalance transport expenditure to prioritise public transport, walking & cycling Introduce a subsidy scheme … Continue reading 10 Asks to Make Cycling Safer and Better for All
Cyclist.ie, the Irish Cycling Advocacy Network, has made a pre-budget submission, asking for 10% of the transport budget to be allocated to cycling. We estimate that spending on cycling currently amounts to less than 2% of Transport capital spending. This year climate change has moved centre stage with the publication in March of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action (JOCCA) final report, the declaration in … Continue reading Cyclist.ie Pre-Budget Submission 2020