Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
237. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding criteria for cycling greyways; the position regarding the width, connectivity and segregation of the routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22170/20]
View answerIn relation to greyways, the engineering inspectorate within the regional and local roads division of my Department is giving consideration to preparing suitable designs for the conversion of hard shoulders along certain roads to cycle tracks.
There are a number of ways in which such works could be undertaken but it is important that such conversions take account of traffic speeds, the degree of segregation required, the most suitable way of providing segregation (where required) and short and long term maintenance requirements.
In addition consideration will be given to specifying suitable cycle track widths in the context of the overall cross section and the need to provide a finished surface suitable for cyclists. Once criteria are drawn up it is likely that a number of pilot schemes will be undertaken.
