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As part of National Bike Week 2009 (June 14 to June 21), Cycling Ireland will be organising a series of free bike workshops nationwide with one taking place in Days Hotel, Castlebar on Monday June 15 from 7pm to 9pm.

An advanced traffic light system and a reduced speed limit along the entire length of the Monument Road in Menlo is necessary to solve the area’s ongoing traffic problems.

Iompar Mhaigh Eo, a newly set up sustainable transport group, is getting ready for European Mobility Week. EU Mobility Week will be held from September 16 to 22 to encourage public awareness of the need to act against pollution caused by the increase in motorised traffic in the urban environment and in doing so improving the quality of urban life.

This week sees the rollout of new sheltered bicycle stands in Eyre Square and Spanish Parade areas for a trial period of six months.

Iompar Mhaigh Eo, a newly set up sustainable transport group, is getting ready for European Mobility Week. EU Mobility Week will be held from September 16 to 22 to encourage public awareness of the need to act against pollution caused by the increase in motorised traffic in the urban environment and in doing so improving the quality of urban life.

The reliance on private cars as the main mode of transport is seriously damaging the health and quality of life of people in Galway. The aim now must be to develop a transport strategy where priority is given to pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport.

The new Claregalway bus corridor will either be a solution to the traffic congestion that has plagued the area or else it will do nothing but put lives at risk.

Traffic calming measures on School Road in Castlegar and Monument Road in Menlo are needed as there are “major problem on both roads with speeding and being used as rat-runs”.

Castlebar cyclists are taking their lives in their hands because of the absence of dedicated cycle lanes, Town Council election candidate Pat King has claimed.

The Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomed the Galway City Council's key role in coordinating local initiatives for Ireland's first national Bike Week.