Send that link to the greens and then maybe they'll stop forcing 50k EVs upon us.
Tell us more about these wonderfully clean cars;
The solution doesn't involve more cars. Replacing one type of car with a slightly less polluting type of car isn't the solution.
If there is two way traffic on the prom, this means parking on the prom will be removed. The residents will be up in arms in a week... What happens is people park there cars up Rockbarton and other residential areas...
I still don't know what this cycle lane is supposed to solve... If it is to move people from cars to bikes during peak times then why not use Dr Mannix Road?
It is more sheltered, closer to schools, less traffic...
You have to laugh at the greens. They're saying the ring road will be a climate disaster. But sure aren't we all going to be driving the wonderfully clean electric cars they're pushing on us by the time it's completed?
It was discussed on Keith Finnegan during the week and a few councillors have also been tweeting about the proposals.
"From what I understand it'll be one-way for general traffic between Barna Road and Blackrock. Outbound towards Barna will be via Threadneedle and left down Kingston Road."
Where did you get that information, out of curiosity?
From what I understand it'll be one-way for general traffic between Barna Road and Blackrock. Outbound towards Barna will be via Threadneedle and left down Kingston Road.
There is an option for one-way on the prom too but that looks unlikely. The most likely option is maintaining two-way traffic on the prom (Blackrock to Grattan Beach) with some loss of on-street parking.
I think the consultation will open early January (according to discussion on GBFM), it'll be a lively discussion. Hopefully the plans are tweaked from the feedback and suggestions.
Is this cycle land for transport or leisure?
Why can't it be both
If it is transport (i.e. reduce traffic) then DR Mannix Rd is far more suitable. It is sheltered and links up the schools. One of the major challanges to cycling in galway is how exposed we are to the elements especially wind.
I agree, a full network of protected bike lanes is indeed needed from Salthill, to Dangan, to Castlegar to Roscam
Also why does the one way system need To out past blackrock? Residents on that road pushed Brooklawn to get home that going to cause carnage and be dangerous for a cycle lane that won't be used in bad weather.
People cycle in bad weather all the time and to use the old adage, there's no bad weather, only the wrong clothes.
Regarding the oneway portions, has there been info released yet? I know they are starting the consultation before Xmas and will include the plans, but I haven't seen any plans released yet.
I don't think this is a good Idea...
It also means that the Garda in Salthill will be going through residential areas to answer calls in Knocknacarra.
Ah now, if he can't find a link for the bike lane/road thing he's never gonna find that one.
Which Greens have bike shops that sell overpriced Chinese bikes please?
Well now I think you're just taking the piss. Equating the construction of high speed rail networks between cities of millions with a road to nowhere that isn't going to help traffic congestion. The only "whataboutery" is from yourself. The only person that keeps trying to make it about the environment is yourself.
If this was China they'd have just force migrated everyone west of the Corrib to the midlands and made all of us in the city use public transport.
Dont forget to link to the road projects held up by the demonic bike lanes.
"I will also now complain and object to bike lanes as these are being used to hold up all infrastructure building in this country"
Bike lanes ARE infrastructure.
No, you seem to be confused. I asked for examples of bike lanes blocking infrastructure projects. You just linked articles about the Cork to Limerick motorway being held up, nowt to do with bike lanes there I'm afraid. Remember, you stated that bike lanes are blocking road projects. Just a few examples would be great, even one would do I suppose.
Theres nothing about bike lanes or the green party holding up the M20.
Our slow planning system is holding it up, and some citizen groups who live near the route, but afaik no party are stalling it.
I would never vote for the greens either, but its clear you have a massive chip on your shoulder wrt the green party.
Just to clarify, I don't actually object to the M20, I think it is needed
As for the article you listed, it doesn't support your claim about bike lanes blocking its development
This sad old chestnut - do you also remember how VW/VAG lied about their emissions?
Eh lol
Your going to have to provide something to back that up
That was a brilliant decision by Apple, almost encouraged me to by something of theirs
Any examples of all the projects being held up by bike lanes?
It's not a bypass
Tell us more about this conspiracy theory " so their bike shops " ???
The number of bike shops and the local family's who have run them in Galway City has not changed all that much the last 30yr or so I have been about the town.
You're taking other peoples differing opinions very personally and creating imaginary boogey men. I hope for your sake it's just internet bravado
A lot of us just want better transport infrastructure and to not have to spend our lives sitting in traffic or risking our lives walking and cycling. I haven't seen anything to suggest this road will help with that. The environmental damage is just the extra kicker on what a bad plan it is.
Re voting - ya possibly relevant if we had first past the post system. We don't.
Have voted FF before early this century and never again and never will.
Greens never vote for them and never will.
So presumably you weren't voting for them anyway? 😄
I love this. You always get some keyboard warrior who says he's not going to vote for X candidate/party come the next election when it's patently obvious that he would never vote for that candidate/party no matter what they did. Whether it's about Greens, SF, FG or FF it doesn't matter. They're all clever enough to know that these statements are meaningless and no more represent a lost vote than a six year old saying he's not going to vote for a party unless they ban homework.
Perfectly captures the situation in Galway over the last 2 weeks a la ring road & Salthill cycle lane
RTE news : Approval of Galway road described as 'act of vandalism'
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