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2009-12-18 Portobello - Fairview Cycle Route

2009-12-11 Samuel Beckett Bridge

The Samuel Beckett Bridge across the Liffey in Dublin Docklands was officially opened on 10th of December 2009. These photos were taken the day afterwards when the bridge was opened to general traffic. It is a beautiful piece of engineering and urban design.

2009-10-31 Eastlink

Check out the approach to the Eastlink Bridge. National Toll Roads have put up Cyclists Dismount signs. 

- These are not in the 1997 Traffic Signs Regulations. This Cyclists prohibited sign has no basis in Irish Law.

- It is typically not safe to dismount at the place the signs have been put.

- What is the justification for this on a short stretch of typical two-lane road with no junctions or anything else which would suggest that cyclists should be prohibited. The Bridge obviously lifts but the barriers come down before this happens.

2009-11-21 South Campshires

 

We return to the South Campshires in the Docklands which we previously covered here.

Note that the bollards are in the cycle track. When measure the remaining width it is 1.2 m which is completely substandard for this two-way cycle track.

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2009-11-01 Inchicore Rd.

 

The first post on this blog showed the contraflow cycle lane on Inchicore Rd, D8. This works fine on a typical stretch as shown above, apart from the massive holes in the pavement. The problems, as is usual with cycle lanes occur at the ends...

2009-11-01 South Circular Rd

 

2009-07-23 Blackpitts

 

Note the sign on this private road off Blackpitts, D8 

2009-07-31 Blanchardstown Rd.

 

2009-05-05 North Campshires

2008-10-19 South Campshires

 

Here are some photos from the South Campshires in the Docklands.

2008-10-19 North Campshires

 

2009-03-26 Thomas St. D8

 

2009-03-26 High St. D8

2009-07-22 Bull Alley, D8

2009-12-09 Portobello-Fairview Cycleroute

 

2009-12 Wrightbus Bike Spaces

 

Here's a good example of integration of cycling with public transport with three simple to use spaces. You hang the front wheel at the top and it automatically clamps the bike when you let the weight settle. You can then strap the bottom wheel on with a velcro strap. The three bike spaces can serve as standing space when not use or have fold down seats.<

2009-10-15 Doughiska Rd, Galway

 

Here's a photo of Doughiska Rd, Galway from our friends in Galway Cycling Campaign. I think the photo speaks for itself.<

2009-11-05 Stephens Green West

2009-12-03 Balrothery M50 Interchange

Balrothery Interchange Cycleway & Pedestrian Route

Background

The Balrothery interchange is the junction of the M50 & the N81. The N81 is the main route from town out towards Blessington going by Terenure, Templeogue, Tallaght & Citywest. The Balrothery interchange is the also main route across the M50 for wheelchair users, pedestrians & cyclists. There is an existing cycle & pathway which goes under the interchange but over the M50, this has been a straight pathway with a dual cycle lane on the right hand side as seen if you are going away from the city. It is perhaps best understood if you look at this Google Maps Link 

2009-09-15 Karl McGee

Karl McGee

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