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The popularity of cycling on our roads has grown evident in recent weeks with some of the busiest roads, particularly around the Westport area, become heavily trafficked by cyclists. While this shows a positive move to greener travel and health benefits, the trend does present new dangers and road safety officer with Mayo County Council, Noel Gibbons, has issued an appeal to all cyclists to be responsible and heed the rules of the road. He also advises they wear high-visibility clothing and “always wear a helmet no matter how short the journey is”.

The Mayor of Castlebar, Cllr Ger Deere Deputy Mayor, Cllr Thérèse Ruane have both got on their bikes this weekend to try out the first cycle lane in the county town. Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor are members of Iompar Castlebar, a group working to promote cycling and sustainable transport in the region and have warmly welcomed the new cycle lane at Davitts Terrace.

Galwegians will be encouraged to leave their cars at home and get on their bikes for National Bike Week which runs from this Sunday until next.

Proper and distinctive markings have been placed on the footpaths and cycle lanes from the Browne Roundabout at Corrib Park to the Morris Roundabout at the Tuam Road.

During this week’s Westport electoral area meeting, Councillor Peter Flynn said that action needs to be taken regarding the cycle lane on the coastal route from Belclare to Murrisk.

The one-way traffic system in place this week in the city may not be working as well as had been expected, according to the Mayor of Kilkenny Malcolm Noonan who is still hopeful that the system will work once people get used to the route.

The Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomed the launch of a new national organisation and vision for cycling promotion.

As Kilkenny city dwellers bear the brunt of the on-street parking charges and are left looking for alternative ways of transport, first time Borough Council candidate David FitzGerald is looking towards resolutions for city centre workers.

By the end of 2009, the Galway City Council’s Galway Transportation Unit is determined that the city will see progress on the Galway City Outer Bypass, have quality bus corridors, pilot park and ride schemes, an urban traffic control system, and cycle facilities.

Athlone Town Council candidate Aengus O’Rourke wants Athlone to become more cycle friendly. “In light of the new cycle to work initiative, we are sure to see a renewed interest in people cycling to work and going about their daily business. Therefore, a simple yet important infrastructure is required in Athlone to accommodate the cycling public in a safe and specific manner. I would call on the council to carry out an audit of Athlone to establish what is required to make the town a cycle friendly town, for example: cycle lanes, signage, bike stands/ shelters in public areas etc.”