Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth

Young People and the Built Environment: Carlow Educate Together

Ms Zena Deyassa:

Some footpaths are very slim and sadly cannot be turned into dual footpaths. A good few footpaths are quite wide and could be split in half for pedestrians and cyclists. That would be safer. It is on a curb, so cyclists do not have to be right beside trucks and cars. Cycle lanes ending abruptly is a significant issue. The new protected bike lanes are a great addition but it is frustrating that they end abruptly at roundabouts, which are the most dangerous point. That could be worked on. I was in another country, where the lane was not protected, but there was a spot for cyclists, which was great. It is just paint to show where cyclists are. It is a simple and easy fix.

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