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Dublin Cycling Campaign strongly welcome the introduction of the Dublin City Centre 30 kmph zone in Dublin City Centre.

See also our Press Release on the subject.

The vision in the National Cycle Policy Framework is that all streets need to be not just safe, but also provide an attractive cycle-friendly environment. It stresses that the most imporant measures to achieve this are not specific to cyclists, but general actions to calm traffic and reduce traffic levels. The 30 kmph zone and the successful HGV ban are excellent examples of this.

Here's a good example of integration of cycling with public transport with three simple to use spaces. You hang the front wheel at the top and it automatically clamps the bike when you let the weight settle. You can then strap the bottom wheel on with a velcro strap. The three bike spaces can serve as standing space when not use or have fold down seats.<

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0420/1224245022965.html

THE MINISTER for Transport Noel Dempsey has said that he will begin immediate implementation of the National Cycle Policy Framework, which is published today.

The Minister has called in representatives from four government departments, various State agencies and 34 county and city councils for a workshop this morning to co-ordinate the plan.

The new cycling policy, which complements the National Sustainable Transport Plan, contains 109 individual actions to encourage a greater uptake of cycling.

The agencies will be asked to come up with plans to develop key recommendations including the development of a national cycle network including inter-urban routes, local recreation routes and urban commuter routes.