Sir, – Could it be that the alleged disrespect of some cyclists for the rules of the road is part of a two-way process? Those responsible for managing road works are required to have a traffic plan in place for all road users. This appears not to apply to the current roadworks in Dublin between Mount Merrion Avenue and Fosters Avenue on the N11, a stretch of cycle track renowned worldwide for its poor design. The signage reads “Cycle track closed – cyclists dismount”. One remains curious as to the reception that a sign reading “Motorists get out – walk and push the darn thing” might receive. – Yours, etc,
AJ ROUS,
Shanganagh Road,
Killiney,
Co Dublin.
Sir, – The Government will need to ponder on how young children (say up to 12 years old) are to be taught how to ride in some comfort and safety if on-pavement riding is now to attract a fixed-charge notice. Most parents won’t permit their children to cycle on our cycling-hostile roads and a lot of adults are pavement riders simply because they are too terrified to cycle in traffic on our roads. This will do nothing to solve that or get more commuters (10 per cent by 2020) cycling to work, school or college, which is a stated government aim in the National Cycling Policy Framework (2009). – Yours, etc,
MIKE McKILLEN,
Seaview Terrace,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4.