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Everyone needs to cross the road. This obvious fact can be overlooked when we take our place in the street hierarchy as a driver, cyclist or pedestrian. Roads are simply a means to an end and, however we travel, we seem to want precedence over those other groups, even if we may be part of them when making other journeys.

A Fianna Fáil candidate is calling for the proposed new pedestrian bridge over the River Corrib to be instead used for vehicles, especially for public transport, and for the Salmon Weir Bridge to become pedestrianised.

The length of time the 'green man' on pedestrian crossings is displayed for needs to be lengthened on pedestrian crossings across the city, to allow more time for people to cross city roads safely.

Safety and improvement works for roads in Lower Salthill began this week, and have been welcomed by Labour city councillor Niall McNelis, who said it should help "promote a more pedestrian friendly city".

Opening the old railway tunnel at Bohermore, and turning the remains of the Galway-Clifden railway bridge at NUI Galway, into pedestrian and cycle lanes would “boost cycle tourism” and “encourage citizens to alter their transport habits”.

The dangers of driving and texting have been much publicised in recent times but now a new campaign in Mayo is highlighting the dangers for pedestrians who chatter and walk.

Pedestrian traffic lights at two locations in Salthill, which have been out of action since the storm, need to be repaired before there is a serious accident, warned Fine Gael city councillor Michelle Murphy who has also taken steps to help improve the safety of a pedestrian crossing at Clybaun Road.

Taxi drivers in Mayo are being called to take part in a road safety campaign ahead of St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

The traffic superintendent for the Western region, Supt Pat Murray, is appealing to pedestrians to light-up on the county's roads.

Castlebar based Fianna Fáil councillor Blackie Gavin has welcomed the completion of the new link footpath between the estates of Moat and College Woods on the Castlebar road at Balla.