Sir, – Walking or cycling on the majority of our rural road network is extremely dangerous. The roads are generally narrow with blind corners and no footpaths or cycleways. This means most trips in these areas require the use of a car.
To build a network of pedestrian and cycleways around the country connecting all our towns and villages would be prohibitively expensive. By creating a series of one-way roads between all our towns and villages we could use half our existing road infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians.
Imagine, with minimal investment, you could cycle or walk to your local village. Yes, there would be objections and challenges to overcome; however, we own the roads and it is up to us to decide how to use them. – Yours, etc,
JOHN RUSSELL,
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Sallins,
Co Kildare.
Sir, – I’ve raised this issue with you before without success but I’ll try again. I have once again nearly been run over by a cyclist on a footpath. Is there a case for having a pedestrian lane only, as cycle lanes don’t appear to be enough for some cyclists? – Yours, etc,
MICHAEL McEVOY,
Killiney,
Co Dublin.