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The number of people choosing to get around the capital on the public bikes system increased significantly, as passenger journeys jumped to over 3m in 2014.
Passenger journeys peaked at 355,155 in October of last year, almost 200,000 more than the number of users from the same month in the year prior. Public transport services all around the country – bus, rail and Luas – saw an increase in passenger numbers throughout the year.
This White Paper sets out our energy future. It confirms our core objectives of sustainability, security of supply and competitiveness. It strikes a balance between these three pillars, whilst ensuring a low carbon future. It seeks to empower and engage communities across Ireland. Facilitating our people to engage and debate Ireland’s energy challenges is essential for the future development of the industry. Full paper
Parking in a cycle track during its period of operation (Contravention of requirement to remove vehicle parked on cycle track (RRM022 or 023) after commencement of period indicated on information plate contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994) 112
Invading an Advance Stop Line by failing to bring vehicle to a stop behind a primary stop-line (Failure to stop in advance of traffic sign number RRM 017 (Stop Line), contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994) 16
Failure to stop in advance of Traffic Sign (Failure to stop in advance of traffic sign for number RRM 017 (stop line) where traffic sign number RUS 027(stop sign) was also provided contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994) 60
Dangerous Overtaking (Overtaking another vehicle in a manner which wold endanger or cause inconvenience to any other person contrary to Section 35(5) of the Road Traffic Act, 1994).
Please note that it is not possible to provided a breakdown between overtaking pedal cyclists and mechanically propelled vehicles, therefore the figure provided relates to all manners of dangerous overtaking.
As bike thefts soar, Gardai have discovered a large quantity of stolen mounts at the back of a house being readied for movement in one batch.
Gardai have found an estimated 70 stolen bikes at the back of a house in Limerick in what they believe was a conspiracy to export shipments of bikes abroad. Read more
Local angle in Limerick Leader
A judge has dismissed 21 cases relating to failure to produce a driving licence in court. Read more
Today (Saturday 7th Oct) marked the 25th anniversary of Great Southern Trail (GST); the occasion was marked by a gathering at the Desmond Complex in Newcastle West, at which a video was shown of the history of the development of the trail, followed by a walk along the trail itself. The trail currently extends from Rathkeale to the Kerry border beyond Abbeyfeale.
The Limerick mayor, Liam Galvin, announced that Limerick Council were officially taking over the trail from the GST
Cyclist.ie congratulates Liam O’Mahony and all the GST team on their work bringing this project to fruition
It is hoped that the trail can eventually be developed to reach Limerick City, to the east and Listowel, to the West, giving west Limerick and north Kerry a fantastic facility
Mullingar and Athlone are to be linked with a Greenway in 10 days time when the route is opened officially.
See also: Irish Cycle, Galway-Dublin Greenway & Westmeath CC
Four out of five drivers summonsed to court over penalty points offences are escaping conviction, new figures show.
Almost 150,000 drivers who were ordered to appear in court over the past two years were not convicted for reasons including not being served with a summons at the correct address, or claiming to have never received a fixed-charge notice in the post.
Cyclist.ie, the network of the cycling campaigns and bicycle festivals on this Island, makes this Pre-Budget Submission 2016 in an attempt to encourage fresh thinking about the purpose of a taxation system in relation to decreasing the societal impacts and latent costs to the Exchequer from unfettered motorised transport use and unhealthy lifestyles. National Budgets should be striving to support healthier and cost-effective modes of transport with benefits across health, community and the environment sectors. Investment in cycling promotion is one of the most cost-effective actions that any government can make. Full document
Note we are also calling for the bike frame registration number to be recorded on the invoice/receipt for any bicycle purchased from now on under Revenue Bike to Work scheme in order to help combat bike theft
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Hotspots: Rathmines, St. Andrews Street Contra Flow, Westland Row, Richmond Street South, Ranelagh
