Minister aims to halt fall in bicycle use

Updated: 07:09, Tuesday, 21 April 2009

A comprehensive strategy to halt the sharp decline in the number of people using bicycles has been published.

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Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey announced a series of measures including improved cycle routes and getting buses and trains to carry bikes as standard.

He also said he wants to see a national cycling network including a cycle route from Sutton to Sandycove in Dublin.

The minister wants to get 160,000 cycling commuters within 11 years, which is an increase of 125,000 people.

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