Councils urged to fast-track bike lanes to cut emissions

First annual report of Cork City Council’s climate action committee takes place, with frustration expressed over slow delivery of bike lanes

Councils can 'inexpensively' put in solutions for cyclists, such as bollards, the meeting was told. File Picture: Larry Cummins

Local authorities should be brave and fast-track the delivery of bike lanes as part of wider efforts to reduce emissions in cities, the head of the Oireachtas climate change committee has said.

Green Party TD Brian Leddin made his comments during the first annual report of Cork City Council’s climate action committee today — the first such committee established by a local authority in Ireland.