Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
227. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of the policy on greyways; if segregation will be a key component and or minimum standard of any such development; if he plans to engage with cycling advocacy groups when developing policy; the pilot schemes that have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12753/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to hard shoulders on wide single carriageway roads and the possible provision of cycle lanes (sometimes referred to as greyways), the engineering inspectorate within the regional and local roads division of my Department is giving consideration to the treatment of these hard shoulders and preparing suitable guidance for local authorities.
There are a number of ways in which cycle lanes could be provided but it is important that any such provision 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, this guidance will be developed in the context of international best practice, further development of the national cycle manual by NTA and developments of national roads standards by TII and relevant consultation.
