Portarlington seeks safer cycling infrastructure

A sustainable energy community group in Portarlington has organised a family friendly cycle on Saturday next in a bid to improve cycling infrastructure in the town which borders the two counties of Laois and Offaly.

The event, which takes place at 2pm on Saturday, April 30, will see cylists of all ages and abilities complete a 7km fun, safe and family friendly cycle around Portarlington town centre, and is being organised by Portarlington Sustainable Energy Community Group.

The aim of the event is to highlight the need for safe cyling in Portarlington for people of all ages and all abilities, and to promote the fun and positive aspects of cyling, especially for families.

As part of their campaign, Portarlington Sustainable Energy Community Group are calling on Laois and Offaly County Councils to improve cycle infrastructure for all, including;

1. Safe segregated cycle lanes throughout the town centre

2. 30 kmh speed limits for zones where segregated lanes are not feasible

3. Traffic calming measures to make the town safer for all road users

The start and finish point for Saturday's cycle is at the rear (Lough Gate) entrance to the Solas Eco Garden Centre, who are kindly hosting the event, and the 7km route will take in the primary town centre roads and streets.

For any queries please contact portarlingtonsec@gmail.com or call John on 085 7556240.

Saturday's cycling event in Portarlington is aligned to the Critical Mass worldwide cycle movement.