MEP CLAIMS CITY CYCLE LANES ARE DANGEROUS

Date Published: 18-Jan-2012

There is a danger that cyclists on the redeveloped Séamus Quirke Road in the city will come into conflict with bus passengers, according to MEP, Jim Higgins.

He claims that in the coming years the bicycle lanes on the Séamus Quirke Road will have to be replaced, similar to the replacement of lanes along by Terryland.

The Fine Gael MEP, is however, welcoming the improved N6 scheme, which provides better safety for cyclists.

He has written to the City Council asking for advanced stop lines to be placed at junctions.

These are red boxes which allow cyclists making a right turn to get ahead of stopped cars and turn right safely.

Speaking to Galway Bay Fm News, MEP Higgins says the cycle lanes at Séamus Quirke Road should be similar to the ones planned for Terryland.