The Galway Cycling Campaign wishes to disassociate itself from the Galway Transportation Unit’s controversial Newtownsmyth one-way street experiment and is questioning claims that it was intended to benefit cyclists. At the start of Bike Week 2010, the City Council announced a “contraflow” cycle lane in Newtownsmyth, a street that already has two-way traffic and where [...]

The cycle paths on the Quincentennial bridge and associated roads have been a source of controversy since they were first constructed in the 1980s. From that time, cyclists have been asking questions about how they were expected to make lawful use of these paths. (It was first pointed out to the council engineers at the [...]

A few links for your attention. The first is a very good piece in the Sentinel about a few of the things the Galway Cycling Campaign is lobbying for. Here’s an excerpt: Roundabouts have become particularly hazardous for Galway cyclists. “To negotiate a roundabout, a cyclist has to be in the same traffic flow for [...]

A study by the UK-based Institute of Advanced Motorists indicates that 45% of motorists cycle occasionally or regularly, and suggests that there is great potential for more motorists to begin cycling or to cycle more than they already do. A spokesperson for the IAM said: “Millions of motorists are already taking to the roads on two wheels.

Tuesday night the 26th February 2008 Bike Lights Initiative(had to be changed from Monday due to adverse weather conditions), in partnership with the Garda ‘bike squad’, went very well. There was good positive feedback from all participants. Cycling Campaign members distributed reflective vests and armbands. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Draft Agenda
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Galway Cycling Campaign AGM.
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minutes of last AGM

1) Review of recent activities.

2) PRO’s Report

3) Treasurers Report

4) Reports on specific Campaign issues

5) Resignation of Officers

6) Election of Officers

7) Discussion of proposed actions for next year.