Is it time to get taxis out of bus lanes?
Taxis are no more efficient than other cars, so why should they use bus lanes in our cities, asks Geraldine Herbert The recently revised Bus Connects plan further prioritises buses over cars, proposing more restrictions and limited road space to reduce reliance on private cars as a commuting option. The National Transport Authority (NTA) maintains that this will deliver improved journey times and so will move more people from their...
Driving in Thunderstorms
Much of the country is braced for thunderstorms, gusty winds and torrential downpours as Met Eireann has issued yellow and orange warnings writes Geraldine Herbert Driving in Thunderstorms 1) Slow down, due to the dangerous driving conditions. 2) Take special care when driving behind goods vehicles as they generate a considerable amount of spray which reduces your visibility. 3) Allow extra space between you and cyclists and...
Lives could be saved if there was greater enforcement of road safety laws
We have an abundance of road safety laws, so why are we not enforcing them asks Geraldine Herbert Road deaths are on the rise again. So far this year, despite a reduction in traffic volumes during the lockdown of up to 70% there have been 64 fatalities as a result of 60 fatal crashes on Irish roads, compared to 64 fatalities following 55 fatal crashes up to the same period in 2019. In response, The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An...
Why a 30km/h city speed limit is a good idea
New Dublin City Council 30km/h speed limits come into effect writes Geraldine Herbert A 30km/h speed limit has been extended to all residential roads within Dublin’s canals and will be further extended to Sandymount, Glasnevin, Crumlin and Cabra from May. A detailed map of the areas now included can be accessed here. Reducing speed limits is rarely supported by drivers but here are five reasons why the reduction should be...
Sharing the Road
The weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining so it’s a good time to show a little kindness to other road users. We’ve got some tips from the Institute of Advanced Motorists on sharing the road with other users. Keep an eye out for cyclists and motorcyclists and give them lots of space Especially leave cyclists enough room when you pass them to allow them to move out to negotiate drains and potholes. Overtake...
