Dave Tobin

Limerick councillors praise consultation process as they approve Milk Market project claimed to “prioritise car parking over people” -- Despite no open public consultation event being held, a number of councillors strongly praised the process. Limerick councillors have approved the Market Quarter and Cruise's Street Public Realm project even after serious concerns were raised about the consultation process, and the project's compliance with design guidance and the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. As previously reported, the Limerick City and County Council were…

Limerick councillors praise consultation process as they approve Milk Market project claimed to “prioritise car parking over people”

-- Despite no open public consultation event being held, a number of councillors strongly praised the process. Limerick councillors have approved the Market Quarter…

Yes Phil! Have it on hand for our next meeting. Just waiting back for exact date and time. Thanks for sending it on.

The ISCycle team attended the @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social national meeting at @unioflimerick.bsky.social City Centre Campus on March 29. Read more at: www.iscycle.ie/news#h.mli01... 🚴‍♂️♻️ #ActiveTravel @ajamesgreen.bsky.social @annabarrero.bsky.social

Limerick to host national event as the city is branded 'leader' for cycling infrastructure Limerick active travel team praised for making the city 'a safer and more accessible place for cyclists'

Thank you to the Limerick Leader for the write up on the Irish Cycling Campaign event this weekend! 🙏🚲

It’s great to see how highly regarded Limerick Council is as a leader in walking and cycling nationally!

www.limerickleader.ie/news/ecolive...

@dark1x.bsky.social Really enjoyed the 360 recompilation video! Thanks! Great call on PGR 3/4 for a possible future project. Would love to see a DF Retro covering Bizarre Creation from you at some stage. 🤞

Delighted that the requests via the Road Safety Working Together Group by @pedestrianlk.bsky.social & Limerick Cycling have helped contribute to the decision to implement measures for the return of a safe crossing point on O'Connell St!

Well done Limerick Council !

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#Limerick There is an important consulation on Thurs 6th March in the Old Dunnes on Sarsfield St. It's about High St / Wickham St and giving the businesses & residents there a better future. They've done amazing work but need this project & the cost of not doing it could be ruinous. (Long 🧵 1/17)

The @LimerickCouncil Active Travel Team are doing great work, but feedback is key to getting the best outcome.

Submit your views before the deadline!

Submit here: mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...

6️⃣ Urban roundabout, not a rural one

The design still leans towards a car-first approach, yet Limerick is shifting towards sustainable transport. A people-friendly design would help meet LSMATS goals & support safer, healthier travel choices.

5️⃣ Key to job growth & sustainable transport

The Raheen Business Park is home to major employers like Regeneron, Analog Devices & Stryker. Their future growth depends on better cycling & bus links, making this roundabout’s design critical. Let’s future-proof it.

4️⃣ Cycle lanes & space for active travel

This roundabout is part of Limerick’s cycle network, but the proposed cycle lanes fall below national width guidelines.

Small adjustments could make cycling safer & more accessible for all.

3️⃣ Pedestrian crossings & visibility

Zebra crossings over multiple lanes can reduce visibility & increase risk. Best practice recommends crossings over one lane only. A small design change could make a big safety difference. #VisionZero

2️⃣ Lane layout & vehicle speeds

The roundabout keeps dual entry lanes, which can lead to higher speeds.

National guidelines recommend single-lane entries for urban safety. Let’s explore solutions that address current speeds while balancing all road users’ needs.

1️⃣ Slip lanes & safety concerns

The design retains a slip lane, which can encourage higher vehicle speeds & create conflict points for people walking & cycling. Could this space be better used for active travel or bus priority?

🚲🚶‍♂️ The Raheen Roundabout is a key junction for Limerick’s cycling & walking network.

Planned upgrades are welcome, but there’s room for improvement to better support active travel. Here’s why your voice matters! 🧵👇 #ActiveTravelLimerick

The yellow route for the Wickham St to Clare St scheme from Limerick Council can’t come quick enough.

The current setup is failing business, shoppers, drivers, and those walking or cycling.

‘Important’ active travel project in Limerick reaches planning application stage Two Limerick city streets are soon to move forward in the Active Travel Scheme as their proposed connection is now proceeding to the planning application stage.

Great news to see the Wickham St to Clare St scheme progress!

It’s an essential piece of the puzzle alongside the Milk Market quarter and Opera projects in revitalising the city centre.

Public consultation in UL Dunnes next Thursday at 6pm!

www.independent.ie/regionals/li...

That’s an absolutely outrageous demand. We can raise this issue as an example of poor behaviour at the upcoming meeting if you want to send me the details via email. 👍

Hey Matthew! Limerick Cycling Campaign started drafting our submission over the weekend. It’s a key piece of the network puzzle and it’s currently an appalling unsafe roundabout for cyclists. I’d strongly recommend that you and your colleagues get in submissions in favour.

“A Christmas miracle”: Limerick Mayor says closing bus lane for motorists to use it cannot be justified “at this time” Limerick’s directly elected Mayor, John Moran, has said that, given the feedback received and policies in place, he “cannot justify the pilot requested” to close the bus lane on t…

Our vice chair @davetobin.bsky.social -
"A Christmas miracle! The bus lane stays!”
Great to see common sense has prevailed in the Council & the overwhelming response by the public to save the bus lane. The correct choice for commuters, shoppers & traders in the city!”
irishcycle.com/2024/12/13/a...

“A Christmas miracle”: Limerick Mayor says closing bus lane for motorists to use it cannot be justified “at this time” Limerick's directly elected Mayor, John Moran, has said that, given the feedback received and policies in place, he "cannot justify the pilot requested" to close the bus lane on the city's O'Connell Street "at this time". He said that the feedback included transport agencies and that there was an "absence of overwhelming public appetite for even a pilot for Christmas."

“A Christmas miracle”: Limerick Mayor says closing bus lane for motorists to use it cannot be justified “at this time”

Limerick's directly elected Mayor, John Moran, has said that, given the feedback received and policies in place, he "cannot justify the pilot requested" to close the bus lane on…

Consultation opens on proposal to open Limerick city centre bus lane for Christmas Public asked to have their say on measure following traders appeal

"The festive period is busy, but encouraging more cars into the city centre is not the solution.
Efficient public transport and safe cycling routes make the city more accessible for everyone, including shoppers who need to drive"
www.limerickleader.ie/news/busines...

Last I heard there were plans but it doesn’t seem to be a priority project.

IMO I think the essential one to get done first in that area is the Baggott Estate project. Once that’s sorted planning will be easier for Rosbrien Rd.

A huge thank you to the Irish Cycling Campaign volunteers who examined the #GE24 manifestos!

We hope this will help inform cycling voters on Friday!

Janette Sadiq-Khan making the case for more cycle lanes in Dublin on @drivetime.bsky.social.

We know that this premise applies to every city & town in Ireland.

It's all about the network.

Please vote for parties who will enable everyday cycling throughout Ireland. 🚲🚵‍♀️ #GE24 #ibikeivote

We can absolutely win this fight! 😂

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Never forget, if you design a city for cars, it fails for everyone, including drivers.

If you design a multi-modal city that makes walking, biking and public transit attractive options, it works better for everyone, including drivers.

INCLUDING DRIVERS.

The “war on cars” has always been a lie.

Shannon Bridge bike count October 2024:
12,962.

418 per day

Counted every day between 12am and 10pm (so real number is a little higher).

For comparison October 2023 was 12,140
(392 per day)

Data here: datacatalog.limerick.ie/dataset/shan...

Save the date! The Leitrim Cycling Festival is an amazing celebration of the community and the joy of cycling.
Tullaghan is this year's destination and they are teaming up with the Tullaghan Heritage Festival.

Study Shows How E-Bikes Are Shifting the Transportation Landscape a recent study highlights the benefits of e-bikes, including reduced reliance on cars and increased mobility for people of all ages

“Dual-mode households (cars & ebikes) can reduce their car use by 19% compared to those solely reliant on cars, particularly affecting shorter trips. This supports households moving to one car and adopting a ‘car light’ lifestyle.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social momentummag.com/study-shows-...