Cyclists concerned over plans to replace hard shoulders

A cyclists’ representative group has expressed concerns about the use of cycle lanes replacing hard shoulders on rural roads.

Cyclists concerned over plans to replace hard shoulders

Unless the cycle lanes are swept and maintained regularly, the traditional hard shoulder is safer and cleaner and the least expensive option for the National Roads Authority, experienced cyclists say.

Shane Foran, regional spokesperson for national lobby group Cyclist.ie, said provision for cyclists on a planned new €64m peninsula road to Dingle in Kerry, was welcome. However, his group had concerns about providing cycle lanes instead of a hard shoulder on the N86 Dingle to Camp as well as other tourist routes.

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