Catherine Conlon: The needs of citizens must take priority over those of motorists

We need to begin reimagining streets as a liveable, breathable, social space and not another car alley
Catherine Conlon: The needs of citizens must take priority over those of motorists

Medical experts have arrived at the scene of fatal road traffic accidents to find victims holding a phone.

More than 750 motorists were detected speeding on Irish roads on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) National Slowdown Day last week despite skyrocketing road deaths this year.

The mindset of many drivers to their absolute right to dominate the road space in towns, cities, and rural roads continues.

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