Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Article - Ireland: The tricky transition to two wheels

Irishtimes.com, April 22
Author: Fiona McCann

The [Irish] Government on Monday launched the National Cycle Policy Framework, with the aim of increasing the number of people in Ireland who cycle every day from 35,000 now to 160,000 in 2020. Recent figures released by Dublin City Council reveal the number of cyclists is steadily climbing, with 8 per cent more on the road last year compared to 2007, and a total increase of 30 per cent between 2003 and 2008.

[Excellent article that blends policy discussion with personal experience. MH]

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