We can't say it enough: When a city builds sidewalks and bike lanes, residents become more physically active -- i.e., healthier. doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.…

#FUMING Even with compelling video evidence drivers can still wriggle out of prosecution. TVP Roads Policing dropped this case due to 'insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction'. Driver said he didn't see me when he started the overtake, blamed his auto gearbox for

First day after the hour change, great to see so many people still cycling despite the weather. Most wearing contrasting clothing and having lights on their cycles. 30 sets of lights given to those with no lights to help them get home safely. Will Norman

What people think of as “normal” can change quickly.

Drivers entering Capel Street becoming more common unfortunately. They simply drive over the flexible bollards.

Warning signs are already flashing. E-bikes now outsell cars in the US. People are posting on social media about how they feel healthier and happier (and wealthier) after swapping their car for an e-cargo bike. wsj.com/story/the-hott…

Thread - Many of you will be aware of the #Barriers2Galway map I did a short while back, well Galway City Council have completed their survey of Kissing Gates in #Galway city and used my map as part of that survey. This thread will go through that report

So this has been a "Stage 1" audit and it calls out that a "Stage 2" audit is required to confirm they can legally do something. To be followed by a "Stage 3" audit on actions TBD once a policy is adopted but no indication as to when that might happen or what it might encompass

Ireland 🛑 57% of us use a car for journeys under 2km 🛑 72% use a car for journeys between 2km and 4km More space for walking, cycling, public transport means fewer unnecessary car journeys and less congestion Win win ℹ️Central Statistics Office National Transport Survey 2019

“My name’s Joanna. I’m a 78 year old woman, and as a cyclist who lives on the west of the borough, I’d like to say how much I appreciate the St Ann’s LTN. Getting from Stroud Green to Bruce Castle or Lordship Rec has been made a whole lot more pleasant and safe. Haringey - /1

It’s 3 November. The apples of England have just been picked - a bumper year, but my local Sainsbury's is selling apples flown 12,000 miles from New Zealand. How can that make any sense? ‘Net zero by 2035’ Sainsbury's?

Sooo you watched BBC Panorama - curious how life on a bike feels in the Netherlands…? Here’s a taster, discreetly delivered during your Dutch news from the cycle path 😋 #dnftcp 🚲🚲🚲🚲 🦎⚖️⚽️

🚲👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 Dublin gets its first ‘bike library’ as part of UCD-led efforts to encourage more sustainable mobility 💳 Under the programme, families have the opportunity to loan a regular or cargo bike for the duration of the school year at no charge. 🧵

I've written a series of Bloomberg CityLab articles exploring why the US is uniquely terrible at road safety. Today I summarize what I’ve learned. TLDR: The soaring number of US crash deaths is due to policy choices, not “American exceptionalism.” 🧵 below bloomberg.com/news/features/…

Most encouraged by my meeting with AGSI Legal Committee & National Executive members this morning on #cycling vulnerability and related issues such as #PortalForCycling Very productive positive engagement. More to come... An Garda Síochána antoinette Caimin Treacy #RoadSafety

Cycle lanes are one step. Education is another. Do bus drivers get educated on how to drive near cyclists? This driver couldn’t wait 5 secs behind me, decided to squeeze me out instead. They can’t possibly know how scary this manoeuvre feels otherwise they wouldn’t do this. 🚏

"The right to access every building in a city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city."

Young Irish delegates' hopes and fears for COP27 via @RTENews rte.ie/news/environme…

It’s been stormy last few days … Thks to all front line emergency crews helping to keep us all safe. Hopefully ⁦Galway City Council⁩ will get a chance to tidy few bad patches on some paths soon … 🍁