Dublin’s Custom House Quay Goes Traffic-Free for Car Free Day 2024!
Dublin City Council announces the return of Car Free Day! As part of European Mobility Week 2024, for one special day, the bustling streets of Custom House Quay will be transformed into a vibrant, motor-free zone filled with activities for everyone to enjoy. Experience a Fun-Filled Car Free Day This year’s Car Free Day at Custom House Quay promises an exciting lineup of activities, including: Cycling skills workshops Lively...
Five Things to Know About Flashing Amber Lights in Dublin
Dublin City Council is expanding its use of flashing amber arrows at several junctions on the Active Travel Walk-Wheel-Cycle Network. Flashing amber arrows are designed to improve safety for people cycling through the junction. Cyclist Safety is the Priority The flashing amber arrows at intersections are designed to remind drivers to yield to cyclists who are proceeding straight through. This ensures that cyclists have priority when...
Driving in Windy Weather #StormLilian
Met Eireann has issued a status Yellow warning for Munster, Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Kildare, and Dublin. We have some tips for driving in windy weather writes Geraldine Herbert Plan your journey with care—look for routes that offer more shelter from the weather and less risk of encountering fallen trees. If possible, opt for a path that keeps you protected. Slowing down gives you more control over your vehicle and...
Eight things we know about travel this year
A transport bulletin from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) issued today reveals how transport has changed post COVID writes Geraldine Herbert 1. Traffic data shows that the volume of cars for the week commencing 02 August was just 12.6% lower in regional locations and 16.3% lower in Dublin than the same week in 2019 2. The volume of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) is now greater than it was for the same period in 2019 in Dublin. 3. The...
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...
