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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 5h

Great to see @richmondroadra.bsky.social using people power to demand safer roads but really, @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social, it shouldn't have to be this hard.

Give them the trial modal filter that they are asking for.

www.thejournal.ie/richmond-roa...

Fed up locals occupy Dublin's Richmond Road as part of long-running road safety campaign

Residents occupied Richmond Road during the morning rush hour today in protest against Dublin City Council’s refusal to trial filtered permeability on the road.

www.thejournal.ie

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richmondroadra.bsky.social @richmondroadra.bsky.social · 1d

Abuse is not a traffic calming measure! 📢

The Road User Hierarchy: Still a ladder we're at the bottom of! 🪜

Please join us if you can!
@ibike.ie @dublincommuters.bsky.social @dublincycling.bsky.social

#RichmondRoad #Dublin
#liveablestreets #streetsforpeople

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richmondroadra.bsky.social @richmondroadra.bsky.social · 1d

We'll be peacefully, joyfully taking to our street tomorrow morn 07:30- 08:15, to drive real engagement from @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social on a #filteredpermeability trial to create #safe space for people.

🪧 Please join us if you can!
@donnacooney1.bsky.social @karlstanley.bsky.social

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 1d

In 2022, at the Oireachtas Justice Committee, I BIKE Dublin got assurances from the Gardaí that they supported camera enforcement of red lights and bus/bike lanes.

Three years later we *might* be getting one camera at one junction in the city.

It's not good enough.

irishcycle.com/2025/10/06/r...

Red light camera ready to go live at Dublin’s Merrion Gates, “just awaiting” Garda approval

A red light enforcement camera in Dublin is “just awaiting approval from the Gardaí” before it goes live. Brendan O’Brien, the head of traffic and transport in Dublin City Council…

irishcycle.com

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phil wright (he/him) @ukwrightphil.bsky.social · 3d

#DomWhiting put in a special Techno on the Bike appearance for September #IBIKEBop

We can’t promise a renowned DJ every month but we do have fun as we cycle through #Dublin to amazing tunes

🗓️Last Friday monthly
🕕6 PM
📍Parnell Sq N

@ibike.ie #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 3d

“Regrettable”

I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 5d

10 people are killed or seriously injured every week while walking or cycling in Irish roads .

An 18 month delay will see 780 deaths and serious injuries. We know that we could prevent at least 200 of those by reducing speed limits but this government refuses to act.

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 5d

The response from the Minister's representative at yesterday's meeting in Leinster House was shocking.

It's very clear that this government is not taking road safety seriously and people will die as a result.

www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-n...

Jason Cullen from the Dublin Commuter Coalition said a response from a staff member from the Junior Transport Minister, Sean Canney's office, during that presentation, was alarming.

"The clear indication that we got from the Minister's staff member there, was that it would be at least 18 months before we see any form of instruction to local county councils.

'When I pointed out to him that within that time 20 to 30 cyclists will probably have been killed on our roads due to the current trends that we're seeing, the response from him was that it is 'regrettable' that that will happen.

"It really took my breath away."

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WexBUG - Wexford Bicycle User Group 💜💛 @wexbug.bsky.social · 6d

We are delighted to support #Love30 who are calling on the Oireachtas and every Local Authority to make 30 km/h the default speed limit in built-up areas, but particularly in town centres, residential estates, and in the vicinity of schools and places of public assembly.

www.love30.ie/about-us

A group of people outside Leinster House holding signage that looks like 30km/h speed limit signs.

A woman holding a baby who is holding a sign saying 'Default 30 km/h Now!"

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Ray Cunningham @ray-cunningham.bsky.social · 6d

#Love30 protest at Leinster House this morning

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WexBUG - Wexford Bicycle User Group 💜💛 @wexbug.bsky.social · 6d

WexBUG were happy to participate in the rally for safer roads this morning. The Love 30 Campaign advocates for a standard urban speed limit of 30kph. Research shows that this will reduce road deaths and injuries. Time for the promises of action on road safety to be prioritised. #Love30

Image of the rally outside Leinster House

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 6d

You can listen back to Mairéad Forsythe of the Love 30 campaign speaking to @newstalkfm.bsky.social this morning about the urgency for a default 30km/h speed limit.

www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

A call for 30-kilometre speed limits in urban areas | Newstalk

The “Love 30” Campaign will hold a rally outside the Dáil later this morning, calling for a ...

www.newstalk.com

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 6d

Thank you to everyone who turned up today and to all the TDs and Senators who took the time to listen to us this morning.

Unfortunately, no one from the government joined us and the response from the Minister's representative was underwhelming.

We will continue the fight for safer roads for all.

Photo of a group of about 40 people standing outside Leinster House holding 30km/h signs and other banners

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 6d

10.30am Kildare Street - join us to demand safer roads for all

m.independent.ie/regionals/du...

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 6d

It's looking like the rain will hold off for us tomorrow morning. Please come and join us and make your voice heard for safer roads.

I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 8d

Join us on Thursday morning to demand that the Department of Transport enacts the 2024 Road Traffic Act in full and implements a default 30km/h urban speed limit.

We will be on Kildare Street from 10.30am.

Love 30 Campaign Rally for Safer National Road Speeds
Date: Thursday 2nd Oct
Location: Leinster House
Time: 10.30am

(includes logos for 20 supporting organisations)

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 8d

Join us on Thursday morning to demand that the Department of Transport enacts the 2024 Road Traffic Act in full and implements a default 30km/h urban speed limit.

We will be on Kildare Street from 10.30am.

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 8d

IMPORTANT NOTE: start time changed to 10.30am - expected to be finished at 11.30am

I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 9d

A reminder that we will be rallying outside Leinster House this Thursday, along with a dozen other groups, to call on the government to implement the 30km/h default urban speed limit.

Meet at 10.10am on Kildare Street.

www.love30.ie/saving-lives...

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 8d

IMPORTANT NOTE: start time changed to 10.30am - expected to be finished at 11.30am

I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 9d

Hey Niels, the front has the logo without the @ and the rear has the @ibikedub handle on it. DM if you would like a file of the logo if you wanted to do a bespoke one yourself with a local t-shirt printer if that helps.

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 9d

Ciarán Ferrie calls out the government for its inaction on implementing speed limit reform in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social

One in every three road deaths this year has been a person walking, cycling, or scooting.

Half of those killed were over the age of 60.

Four were children.

Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 9d

Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths

Wales cut road casualties by 28% after reducing speed limits. Yet only one of the new lower speed limits introduced in Ireland's Road Traffic Act 2024 has been implemented

dlvr.it

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 9d

Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths!

Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths

Wales cut road casualties by 28% after reducing speed limits. Yet only one of the new lower speed limits introduced in Ireland's Road Traffic Act 2024 has been implemented

www.irishexaminer.com

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 9d

A reminder that we will be rallying outside Leinster House this Thursday, along with a dozen other groups, to call on the government to implement the 30km/h default urban speed limit.

Meet at 10.10am on Kildare Street.

www.love30.ie/saving-lives...

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 10d

It's not about the money, money, money...🎶🎶🎵

(But we do have t-shirts for sale if you want to help fund what we do! ibike.ie )

youtu.be/qMxX-QOV9tI?...

Jessie J - Price Tag ft. B.o.B

YouTube video by JessieJVEVO

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I BIKE Dublin @ibike.ie · 10d

Why does @pearsedoherty.bsky.social think that the nurses, midwives and doctors of the National Maternity Hospital don't deserve somewhere safe and secure to lock their bicycles?

www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...

SF calls for €100k NMH bike shed tender to be scrapped

Sinn Féin has called for a tender for a new €100,000 bike shed at the National Maternity Hospital to be scrapped.

www.rte.ie

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Vanessa Greene 🏳️‍🌈 @dalekmad.bsky.social · 11d

🫧 @ibike.ie bike bop last night, and Drum n Bass on the bike at 2 pm, bring your waterproofs ☔

Dubliners sitting on bikes on Dame street at a traffic light, surrounded by bubbles from a bubble machine that is out of shot to the left

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