Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2004
186 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will enter into discussions with cycling campaign groups to discuss their concerns with regard to current regulations regarding the mandatory use of certain cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6809/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe statutory basis for the use of cycle tracks is set out in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 and 1998. A design manual for cycle facilities, entitled Provision of Cycle Facilities — National Manual for Urban Areas, was published in March 1998 by the Dublin Transportation Office, DTO, in association with the then Department of the Environment and Local Government. The manual comprises a comprehensive set of guidelines for the design and provision of cycle facilities and is intended to be of assistance to local authorities in ensuring that such facilities are implemented to a uniform and high standard. The 1998 manual is currently being reviewed by the DTO and is expected to be finalised later this year.
My Department, in conjunction with the DTO, is prepared to meet with cycling campaign groups to discuss any concerns they have in regard to road traffic issues.
