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A report released by Cycling Ireland has uncovered a “safety crisis” in cycling, with over half of the respondents indicating that road conditions for cyclists have grown increasingly hazardous.
Cyclists throughout Ireland are confronting a “safety crisis,” as a majority of participants in a new report issued by Cycling Ireland on the current day express the view that road safety for cycling has deteriorated.
The Cycling Ireland Road Safety Report found that 53.1% of respondents encountered a “close pass” during most of their cycling trips. En plus, 51.1% reported having been involved in a collision or a serious near-miss incident within the past year.
More than half of the respondents hold the opinion that roads have become more dangerous, while 65.3% described the existing infrastructure as “poor,” “very poor,” ou “non-existent.”
The report surveyed 2,191 cyclists, among whom 96.5% identified themselves as experienced or very experienced riders.
It was concluded that 58% of cyclists who classify themselves as “very experienced” perceive cycling on their local roads as more dangerous than it was one year ago.
The report emphasized that this finding is “significant,” given that “those best equipped to evaluate road conditions, through years of accumulated experience, are the ones expressing the greatest concern.”
Thirty-seven percent of “very experienced” cyclists stated that the level of danger remains roughly the same, while 5% reported that the roads are safe.
Cycling Ireland noted that a crucial factor is that 96.7% of respondents hold a driving license, making them “dual road users” who engage in both driving and cycling.
The survey also revealed that female cyclists experience road safety “differently from men in nearly every measurable aspect.”
“Female respondents reported higher rates of close passes during most rides (58.5% compared to 51.9% for men) and expressed significantly lower levels of safety: 28% of women stated that roads have become ‘much more dangerous,’ in contrast to 18.5% of men,” the report stated.
En outre, the report found that only 11% of respondents reported incidents to An Garda Siochana (Irish police) or the PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland).
“This highlights a substantial discrepancy between the actual experiences of cyclists and the official records of road safety incidents,” Cycling Ireland commented.
Most individuals who reported incidents expressed “very strong dissatisfaction” with An Garda Siochana or the PSNI.
Cycling Ireland indicated that one of the most common responses from respondents regarding incident reporting was that “nothing was done” or they were advised to “get a camera.”
“This issue extends beyond individual incidents; it points to deeper flaws in road design, the management of traffic behavior, and the reporting and handling of incidents. Cependant, the report also demonstrates a committed and constructive cycling community that is ready to contribute to solutions. The evidence is clear. The question now is whether we are prepared to take action,” Cannon added.
Tim Farmer, Chairperson of the Cycling Ireland Road Safety Commission, stated: “While this report presents a stark reality and provides evidence of the dangers we are witnessing—particularly regarding close passes and high incident rates—
it also identifies areas where minor adjustments can yield significant improvements. A comprehensive, system-wide approach will enhance road safety for all users, and with improved planning and policing, we can achieve safer roads.”
The release of this report follows an ongoing debate in Ireland regarding cycling safety and proposals to make the use of high-visibility clothing mandatory.
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