Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Cycling Policy: Discussion
Ms Louise Williams:
There is an opportunity here. The better the design, the less one will encounter that kind of behaviour. The more clarity there is on the boundaries between those who drive and those who cycle - all present do both - the better. We need to challenge our assumptions about how people who cycle will cycle. We must ensure we get it right with the right leadership. We need to think of elderly people and those with mobility challenges who could use e-bikes or other mobility aids to cycle. We need to be able to design for everybody. It is our duty to avoid discrimination and ensure there is equality within design structures.
No comments