Last September (2020) the Cyclist.ie Rural Cycling Collective officially launched our Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland with the 8 priorities which we believe will enable more people in rural Ireland to cycle more often for everyday journeys. Since we launched the Vision we are pleased to see changes have been made, linking to each … Continue reading Our ‘Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland’ Gains Momentum
MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday 30 July 2020A Vision for Cycling in Rural IrelandLaunched by Cyclist.ie’s Rural Cycling Collective During the lock-down period of restricted travel, one widely remarked phenomenon was the large increase countrywide in the numbers of people of all ages out walking and cycling. A desire to retain that peace and … Continue reading launch of the vision for cycling in rural ireland
Cyclist.ie was delighted to be asked to present its Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland at a symposium hosted by one of its newest members, Pedal Vintage Durrow. The event, titled The Future of Cycling in Rural Ireland was held in collaboration with Laois County Council and with funding from The National Transport Authority. The … Continue reading Cyclist.ie Report on Rural Cycling Symposium
2023 is a big year for cycling campaigning. Cyclist.ie will mark its 15th birthday, Dublin Cycling Campaign its 30th birthday, while the European Cyclists’ Federation will have 40 candles on its campaigning cake. It will be an especially significant year for DCC and Cyclist.ie as we completely rework our governance structures and become a much … Continue reading 2023 – Big Birthdays for Cycling Campaigns
“Rural Ireland CAN cycle!!” Cyclist.ie Rural Collective tells Councillors. Major campaign calls for support for cycling in Rural Ireland A national campaign to encourage local councillors to endorse the ‘Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland’ began this week. The campaign is based on the “Vision” manifesto, launched in September 2020 by Minister for State, Malcolm … Continue reading Rural Ireland CAN cycle!
Cyclist is delighted to be advancing its work on the Rural Cycling Vision with funding support provided by Rethink Ireland under their Glas Communities Fund. Rethink Ireland has granted this award with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development from the Dormant Accounts Fund and Ornua. The project runs from October 2021 … Continue reading Cyclist.ie an Awardee of Rethink Ireland’s Glas Funding
Last week Cyclist.ie made a submission to the National Transport Authority in regard to the “Connecting Ireland Bus Proposals”. As per the NTA website: Connecting Ireland is a major public transport initiative developed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) with the aim of increasing connectivity, particularly for people living outside our major cities and towns. … Continue reading Connecting Ireland Bus Proposals – Cyclist.ie Submission
The provisional figures published on the 26th of July 2021 by The Road Safety Authority (RSA) identify several worrying trends on the country’s roads. The review shows that from 1 January to 15 July, 2021, 65 people died on Irish roads in 60 collisions with a further 406 people were seriously injured. [1] Speaking on … Continue reading Cyclist.ie Demands an Immediate Response to Deaths and Serious Injuries on Rural Roads
On Friday last, 28 May 2021, Cyclist.ie made a detailed submission to the Department of Transport on the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland, or NIFTI for short. According to the department’s website (where you can find all of the background papers on NIFTI: NIFTI is the Department of Transport’s contribution to Project Ireland … Continue reading National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland – Cyclist.ie Submission
The Cyclist.ie Rural Collective, representing cycling advocacy and promotion groups in the regions, welcomes this government funding announcement for walking and cycling infrastructure to nineteen local authorities outside of the cities – as can be read here. The allocation of more than €70 m is a good start to a process of providing infrastructure which … Continue reading NTA Allocates Over €70m In New Funding To Rural Councils For Active Cycling And Walking Infrastructure
