New Camden Street contraflow bike lane opens route for cyclists

A NEW Camden Street contraflow bike lane has been opened for cyclists.

The new route is part of the temporary road traffic changes being made as a result of the Luas Cross City works.

Cllr Claire Byrne (GP) (pictured above with Cllr Ciaran Cuffe) welcomed the opening of the new lane.

“Dublin’s south inner city probably has more cyclists than any other part of the country, and implementing a system of contraflow lanes to facilitate bike traffic is long overdue,

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“While this system isn’t perfect, it’s a big improvement on what existed before, and I’m confident that the success of this permanent installation will act as a spur to develop further contraflow lanes in the city and make Dublin bike-friendly for all users.

She added:

“I retain concerns about the additional bus traffic which has been directed down the Camden Street area. I believe that Dublin City Council and the NTA need to continuously re-examine the safety aspects of the new system so that cyclists and pedestrians remain as safe as possible on their commute.

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