December 2009

Flashing lights legalised as new cyclists' code planned - Irish Times

A raft of changes to cycling laws have been introduced- article by Olivia Kelly

2009-12-20 Sunday Times: Cyclists Deem New Bridge 'Dangerous'

The Sunday Times December 20, 2009

Cyclists deem new bridge ‘dangerous’

Clip from Contested Streets documentary

Spotted this very interesting clip profiling Copenhagen traffic design over on the excellent Copenhagenize blog

Call for speed limit reduction - Irish Times


A SENIOR public health doctor has called on local authorities to consider introducing 30km/h speed limit zones in towns and villages in a bid to reduce deaths and injuries from crashes.

Dr Declan Bedford, acting director of public health with the HSE and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, said research from London showed the rationale for lower limits in built up areas was compelling.

Cycle Lanes - It is a long - ongoing - struggle - The Guardian

75 years after the UK's first cycle lane opened, the same debates rage on

Today's cyclists would jump at the chance to ride on the wide, separate lanes that in 1934 received only a 'frigid welcome'