Welcome to the home of Dundalk Cycling Alliance on the web.
This is an exciting time for cyclists of all ages! There are many cycling related plans and ideas for Dundalk and its surrounding area.
The website brings together information about the group, relevant press and media coverage, correspondence, minutes of meetings and relevant regulations and related motions.
Since Ireland has now ratified the Paris Climate Change Agreement the DCA is looking forward to a substantial increase on expenditure for traffic segregated cycle lanes.
News
Dundalk Inner Relief Road Cycleway Plans available on Louth CoCo site.
Please see the plans for the Inner Relief Road Cycle Way are available on the Louth CoCo website for submissions.
Dundalk Cycling Alliance Manifesto 2024
What:
The Dundalk Cycling Alliance calls on our local government to:
- Expedite the Co. Louth Pathfinder projects to build European standard segregated cycle lanes along the inner relief road from Greengates to the Ballymacscanlon junction.
- Expedite and support the ongoing Greenway works from Newry, Omeath, Carlingford, Dundalk and in due course to Drogheda.
- Prioritise active travel (walking, cycling, public transport) in all urban areas over private vehicle use by improving existing cycling infrastructure, by reallocating road space, and pedestrianizing Dundalk centre to a standard consistent with best European practice.
How:
We would welcome an opportunity to engage with local representatives to see past barriers and reimagine a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Dundalk for ourselves and our children.
Why:
The DCA seeks to raise awareness of the enormous health and economic co-benefits that can be gained from increased physical activity via active modes of transport.
A growing car-commuter culture has contributed to a rise in sedentary lifestyle, with less space for bikes and other modes of active transport. Our built environment is focused on predominantly single occupancy vehicles and is inherently inefficient and unhealthy. This is the result of industry led policy and political inaction, and has become a major contributor of adult and childhood chronic disease.
Active travel represents a rare triple win for people, planet and economy. It is a can’t miss time dependent opportunity for climate action, road congestion, economic gain, population health, air pollution, noise pollution and more.
The Local Council and European Parliament elections of 2024 provide an opportunity for Ireland to commit to taking effective, socially just, and equitable action for public and environmental health. It is also a chance for Dundalk, and Ireland, to demonstrate international leadership and to become a vibrant and resilient healthy active transport hotspot.