Getting Cork commuters to cycle would not reduce 'deeply-rooted car dependency', study finds

Researchers said there was 'significant potential' for cycling uptake in cities such as Cork, but it would be wrong to assume such a move would reduce emissions in the process. Picture: Denis Minihane

Getting more commuters to travel on bicycles will not necessarily reduce private car use in Cork, but would more likely take people away from walking or using public transport instead, new research has found.

A study published by the National Transport Authority and the Centre for Transport Research at Trinity College Dublin said there was “significant potential” for cycling uptake in cities such as Cork, but it would be wrong to assume such a move would reduce emissions in the process.