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Cycle Collision Tracker
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What we learned from reports to our cycle collision tracker this year
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Despite parents’ pleas, council has no plans to make walking and cycling across the Chapelizod Bypass to get to school safer
“Someone’s going to be seriously hurt on that road. What are they waiting for?” says parent Adrienne Lee.
Danger for cyclists: Drivers turning left across your path
Of the nearly 1,000 reports of hazards, near misses and collisions, 10 percent mention a driver doing a “left hook”.
Danger for people who cycle: a junction near Heuston Station
Several people have reported this as a dangerous spot, and have ideas on how the council could make it safer.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #96
“The image for this month’s cover is inspired by the excellent Active Travel Collision Tracker. The Dubliner, with her child in tow, looks on at the colour-coded, hazardous incidents recorded by fellow cyclists around the city.”
Would You Like to Help Revive Our Cycle Collision Tracker?
We’re looking to spin off this tool for collecting data on cycling safety in the city. Anyone interested in getting involved is invited to a workshop on 18 March.
Where Cyclists Have Collided with Luas Tracks, Mapped
So far, cyclists have marked 62 collisions with Luas tracks on our Cycle Collision tracker. These accidents are clustered in three areas in the city centre.
Can We Improve Our Roundabouts for Cyclists?
On our Cycle Collision Tracker, cyclists have reported accidents and near misses at roundabouts. Last month, a woman was hit by a lorry at one, and died.
Danger for Cyclists: Potholes and Bumpy Roads
Six cyclists have logged accidents on our cycle-collision tracker that mentioned potholes or uneven surfaces, and another cyclist mentioned cobblestones.
Danger for Cyclists: Falling on the Luas Tracks
At several spots around the city centre, cyclists have trapped their wheels in the Luas tracks near site works, leaving them with injuries.
Danger for Cyclists: the Luas Tracks on James’ Street
On a strip on James’ Street where cyclists and the Luas are supposed to share the road, many on bikes opt to take to the pavement instead.
Cycle Collision Stats: Gender, Time, and Vehicle
Here are a few big picture statistics from our cycle collision tracker data.