Deedsie wrote: » What would the difference in cost be between a crushed stone cycle track v tarmac cycle track plus upkeep?
Based on a whole life comparison, unbound surfaces [limestone, gravel] are at least 50% more expensive than bound surfaces [tarmac, etc.]. However, there are many factors that can accelerate the rate of wear on an unbound path, which would make the cost difference even greater.Cycle Path Surface Options
Sustrans initially surfaced many off-road sections of the National Cycle Network with unbound limestone or granite dust surfaces, which were considered most economic and more environmentally friendly at the time. Experience over the last 15-20 years or so has shown however that already significant path sections have suffered erosion, rutting, ponding or other damage that make these paths very unattractive and unusable in very wet weather conditions. Annual maintenance requirements for unbound surfaces are generally higher than for bound surfaces.
yer man! wrote: » I wonder if there's any appetite to build some cycle super highways here like they are in London. Seems like such a good option in the cities.https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/routes-and-maps/cycle-superhighways
loyatemu wrote: » well we have the route along the Grand Canal and planning is well advanced for a similar route on the north quays. The route along the coast from Sutton to Clontarf is nearly complete too though sadly the planned route along the Dodder has been put on the long finger.
There was uproar among the farming community when it was originally proposed to bring a from Ballinasloe to Galway through farmland, dissecting farm holdings along the way. This proposal was eventually shelved following major opposition from farmers and the IFA.
marno21 wrote: » Tender has gone out for construction of a greenway in Co. Leitrim.https://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=110723&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/publictenders
Over 1,500 used Athlone greenway extension on one day The Athlone to Mullingar greenway has been hailed as a major success story and an example for other greenway projects to follow by Transport Minister Shane Ross. "This is actually achieving everything we want to see from greenways," said Minister Ross on Friday last. "It's attracting new people to visit the area, it's providing an amenity for local people to cycle on, and it's also making it easier and safer for people to cycle to work and school."
marno21 wrote: » https://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=111327&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/publictenders Tender out today for construction of 3.5km of Carlingford Lough greenway.
Please note our portal www.newrymournedown.org/procurement is not part of or subject to www.e-tenders.ie but they kindly allow us to publish this notice and promote this project.
marno21 wrote: » Parliamentary question on greenways in Dublin from today: https://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2017-06-28a.411
serfboard wrote: » Thanks for posting this. Once again, Shane Ross comes across like a complete bollocks.
marno21 wrote: » A tender has been issued for a feasibility study on a greenway between Collooney and Bellaghy, Co. Sligo on the disused Claremorris-Collooney railway line.https://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase.asp?PID=115687
Muckyboots wrote: » Tipperary to Waterford Greenway-https://www.facebook.com/DavMol/ This new FB page is getting savaged by a well-orchestrated campaign by the rail lobby. All's fair and such, but please give it a "like" to keep some balance and fact based discussion on their posts. Rural greenways are in the ascendancy. Rural railway is declining. Some people are in denial.
Middle Man wrote: » It's time to stop closing down our railways (one's linking our main urban centres in particular) and instead change our planning system so as to utilise our lines better by way of higher densities. Limerick and Waterford could be developed into much larger cities thereby creating much potential demand.
bk wrote: » According to a report done by Irish Rail, some of our rural branch lines carry just a couple of dozen people a day (fill maybe a bus or two) and are subsidised to the tune of €700+ per passenger carried! Hell you could give each of those passengers their own private taxi ride and save significant money! I'm sorry but that is just insane, such rural branch lines simply don't make economic sense, not with our highly dispersed rural population and with everyone having a car.
Bray Head wrote: » It is highly unlikely that Irish Rail would have carried out this kind of analysis and put it in the public domain before the NTA was in existence!
Zubeneschamali wrote: I disagree. Irish Rail have been in the business of closing Irish railways since they were created. CIE before them since the 1950s. The railways have been closing for 70 years.
