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
Ireland worst in world for diesel car sales; tax reform overdue
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.
âGlobally, 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 is way out on a limb with diesel accounting for 70% of new salesâ, according to James Nix of Green Budget Europe, pointing to a comparison with other European countries, and adding that âIreland needs to get back on track, shifting car sales away from diesel and on to electric vehicles and hybridsâ.
Airbag for cyclists?
The new bicycle helmet? Hövding thinks so
Pre-Budget 2017 submission
Ireland could face âŹ5.5bn climate bill by 2030, says expert
Ireland could face fines of up to âŹ5.5 billion by 2030 if it fails to bring forward measures to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in line with European Union targets.
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âTake the current capital investment plan which envisages twice as much spending on roads compared to public transport. Meanwhile, apparently there is nothing in the kitty for investment in worthy low-carbon projects such as cycle lanes, or indeed energy efficiency in homes,â
5,000 cyclists take to the streets for The Great Dublin Bike Ride
The Great Dublin Bike Ride is taking place with many of the city’s roads temporarily closed as 5,000 cyclists of all abilities travel across either 60km or 100km routes around the capital. See video
Cyclist.ie backs Sugar Tax
Cyclist.ie, the Irish Cycling Advocacy Network backs support by Dr Donal O Shea for the introduction of a Sugar Tax
In response to a claim by the Irish Beverage Council (IBC) that âa sugar tax would not workâ, Dr Donal O Shea, Irelandâs leading expert in the field of obesity, has come out strongly against IBCâs claims, but also stressing (as reported in todayâs Irish Times) that there are multiple âseparate drivers of obesity, and no single measure will be effective on its ownâ.
Cyclist.ie, and its European partner, the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) have long stressed the need for a multi-pronged approach to the issue of growing obesity levels in Irish society. One significant, and internationally recognised, approach to support the introduction of a Sugar Tax, is to actively plan for greater levels of physical activity. Irelandâs National Physical Activity Plan launched late last year emphasises the urgency of this task, as only 1 in 4 of 9year olds are meeting the required daily activity recommended. This is a health time bomb coming down the tracks!
Everyday cycling and walking has a vital part to play in pushing up levels of physical activity, and yet the recent decision by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to reduce funding levels for major cycling projects in the Dublin region, is a negative statement by a state body, that flies in the face of the recommendations of the adopted National Physical Activity Plan. This NTA decision will set back cycling projects, and thus increased take-up of physical activity by individuals, due to the poor quality of present cycling infrastructure. It is a short term decision that will have immediate long term negative effects!
Cyclist.ie supports the call by Dr Donal O Shea for the introduction of a Sugar Tax, and for the funding and implementation of a range of measures to encourage active travel. The healthy future of Irish society is at stake.
Cork cycle plan details orbital route of city
An extensive draft Cork Cycle Network Plan has been published by the city and county councils, more than 18 months after it originally sought submissions from the public towards the project.
New cycle infrastructure projects proposed for Cork city centre … Read article
Poll: Should cycling be part of the school curriculum?
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.
Use Deliveroo? The company won’t be looking like this for much longer
Online food delivery service Deliveroo has gone through a major re-brand, trading in the animated kangaroo for a much more London Olympics 2012-esque minimalist logo.
The company, which has been in Ireland for over a year and a half now, is hoping to make its new logo “shorthand for great food delivered anywhere”.
The re-brand comes with some new kit for the firm’s delivery people. Now cyclists will sport a brightly coloured hyper-reflective kit, which Deliveroo says will enhance the safety of its workers.
