Category: News

  • Wanted: new spin doctor to get people cycling

    Irish Independent Tuesday October 02 2007 http://www.independent.ie/national-news/wanted-new-spin-doctor-to-get-people-cycling-1114369.html Wanted: new spin doctor to get people cycling A CYCLING ‘guru’ is being recruited by the Government to come up with a plan to ensure more people get ‘on yer bike’ and leave the car at home.

  • Cyclists call on Transport Minister to back up cycling focus by blocking hostile road plans

    The group representing Galway cyclists has welcomed the announcement (Irish Independent 2nd Oct 2007) that Transport Minister Noel Dempsey plans to publish a discussion document shortly on sustainable modes of transport. They also welcome the statement that he is “aiming to focus some of the thinking on transport policy on simple, proven measures which benefit…

  • 30km/h limit for Dublin city streets

    Hello GCC Members, Some INFO on RTE’S Website: http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0803/speed.html ” New 30km/h limit for Dublin city streets Friday, 3 August 2007 12:04 A reduced speed limit of 30km/h for motorists in Dublin is to be introduced by the city council. The introduction of the limit, down from the present 50km/h, is imminent and other cities…