Expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs encourages cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation. Proponents argue that it reduces traffic congestion, lowers emissions, and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Opponents argue that it can be costly, may take away road space from vehicles, and might not be widely used.
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No
@9ZCWT6R3mos3MO
Better cycling infrastructure takes bikes out of regular traffic where they can cause hazards to drivers.
@9ZVHD6Y2mos2MO
Yes but in a way that doesn’t infringe on accessibility for disabled people e.g. driving and parking being entirely unavailable and restricted in certain areas
@9ZTZ4P52mos2MO
No as the weather is not good enough in this country but should promote them in an approach for healthy lifestyle and exercise
Yes, they should be expanded but not at the expense or inconvenience of those who chose to and enjoy driving.
@9ZT3FBC2mos2MO
Yes and no. We do not have the weather to rely on this type of transport. No one wants to get into work and have to sit all day in soaking wet clothes, or have to change outfits multiple times a day. We are also a commuter country. Many people travel 30+ minutes to and from work, etc. each-way and each day, this is not sustainable for the majority of the population. Increasing bike lane widths and ultimately reducing road carriageway widths poses a great safety issue to pedestrians and cyclists, especially in areas with no alternative route for HGVs. this ulatimately results in a higher risk to cyclists and pedestrians, and further increases congestion in many areas.
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Yes but have more regulation on electric bikes and scooters
Yes, but only expanding bike lanes where it does not negatively impact the existing vehicle traffic, such as the removal of vital lanes which help with congestion. Otherwise, bike lanes should be planned and installed in a way that doesn't affect existing traffic.
@9YMJMMR3mos3MO
Very important! Current strategy/ methods are weak and having very limited impact in growing this mode of transport. Strategies and methods need greater ambition and political commitments.
@9RPRR486mos6MO
There should be promotion of the use of bicycles but not by taking away space of the roads.
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Not ideally suited for rural areas or small towns only beneficial in city’s
@9NPR8RRIndependent8mos8MO
In places where its realistic. Rural Ireland can't cater for it. Fine in cities
@9N6WBSJ8mos8MO
yes and provide free lessons to everyone on how to cycle and use the road as a cyclist
@9ZG7DRN3mos3MO
The government should invest in public transport instead. More buses and trams instead of more bike lanes
@9ZG4YRP3mos3MO
Yes, but not being extreme by pushing out cars completely, we are too reliant on cars for too drastic a change
@9ZDW5P93mos3MO
Yes and no yes it be good for people to cycle but no as not a lot of people will use them which will be a waste of money and time
@9Z9FXJP3mos3MO
Create bike lanes that don't inhibit road traffic and disrupt popular routes
@9Z97QCF3mos3MO
Yes, so long as roads are not continued to be obstructed
@9ZPYWBS2mos2MO
cyclists should be better informed about rules of the road or have some kind of “license” to prove they’ve undergone safety training, it’s for their safety and others 🫠
They're already doing this and the lanes seen underused
Yes, but experienced planners and engineers with experience designing cycle infrastructure in countries with well designed infrastructure should be responsible.
@9ZJPVHXIndependent2mos2MO
Yes but without compromise to heavily populated paths or roads
@9ZDJK2P3mos3MO
there is already enough and the roads are getting smaller, not good for people who can’t afford or ride a bike
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