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Irish Times and cycling

Ban on parents driving to school: “…he said in response to a hypothetical policy question”

February 21, 2020 by Cian Ginty

COMMENT & ANALYSES: “…he said in response to a hypothetical policy question” — that was the line buried at the end of the forth paragraph … Read more

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Who’s to blame for a lack of progress on cycling in Dublin City?

September 29, 2019September 6, 2019 by Cian Ginty

COMMENT & ANALYSIS: LONG READ: A lot of people wonder who’s to blame for a lack of progress on making Dublin City more cycling-friendly, less … Read more

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Cycling in the city: With friends like these who needs enemies?

September 29, 2019August 15, 2019 by Cian Ginty

— Another Irish Times dig at cycling… this time a well-written rant after a twitter rant. COMMENT & ANALYSIS: “Cyclists need to take criticism to … Read more

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Irish Times continues to focus on impacts on motorists — and it matters more than you might think

May 27, 2020July 30, 2019 by Cian Ginty

COMMENT AND ANALYSIS: The Irish Times continues to report any impact on motorists as a negative despite mounting evidence showing giving priority to sustainable transport … Read more

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The Irish Times and air pollution: A dirty old newspaper protecting car use in Dublin City Centre

September 29, 2019July 10, 2019 by Cian Ginty

— Newspaper previous attacked cycling and bus priority projects, effectively car-reduction measures, on the quays. Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency yesterday gave a stark … Read more

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Medics focusing on helmets is a distraction to injury prevention and population health

September 29, 2019June 8, 2019 by Cian Ginty

COMMENT & ANALYSIS: St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin are treating us to more of the same weak research on the relationship between helmet wearing … Read more

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“The Irish Times view on cycling in Dublin” includes too much misinformation

September 29, 2019April 6, 2019 by Cian Ginty

— Accepting motor traffic reduction is key to building bicycle network but The Irish Times seem interested in the status quo. COMMENT & ANALYSES: A … Read more

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Irish Times view on cycling safety shows the newspaper hasn’t a clue

September 29, 2019August 8, 2018 by Cian Ginty

COMMENT & ANALYSIS: “Changes of attitude will be required to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries”, writes the Irish Times — cluelessly that it … Read more

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