phil wright (he/him)
@ukwrightphil.bsky.social
Rugby. Music. Wine (Guinness when at the rugby). Dominoes. Cycling. News (cos I'm nosey and like to know what's going on in the world). Opinions my own.
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This is an amazing timeline for planning to construction of a 5.5km tramway:
Today T6 Nord tramway opened in Lyon. The project isn't very big (just 5.5 km) but the timeline is just impressive: the project was launched in 2020, 3 years for planning, design, public consultation, permitting and contracting and less than 3 years for construction.
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Prolongement du tram T6 : la RÉTROSPECTIVE
YouTube video by SYTRAL Mobilités
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February 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This is an amazing timeline for planning to construction of a 5.5km tramway:
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It's noted that he was wearing high-vis even though the driver was making an illegal turn and even with high-vis and all it's only counted as careless driving and not dangerous driving: www.thejournal.ie/courts-cycli...
Cyclist crushed twice by SUV in Dublin city centre recalls ‘the worst day of my life’ in court
Andrew Brett told the court that he was ‘convinced he was going to die’ during the incident.
www.thejournal.ie
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
It's noted that he was wearing high-vis even though the driver was making an illegal turn and even with high-vis and all it's only counted as careless driving and not dangerous driving: www.thejournal.ie/courts-cycli...
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Dublin's deputy lord mayor says bus lanes not needed at weekends as he doesn't see congestion but claims bus lanes add to weekend traffic irishcycle.com/2026/01/22/d...
Dublin’s deputy lord mayor says bus lanes not needed at weekends as he doesn’t see congestion but claims bus lanes add to weekend traffic
Dublin City’s deputy lord mayor has said that the operating hours of 24/7 bus lanes should be reduced because they are not needed on weekends, as he doesn’t see congestion then, but in …
irishcycle.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Dublin's deputy lord mayor says bus lanes not needed at weekends as he doesn't see congestion but claims bus lanes add to weekend traffic irishcycle.com/2026/01/22/d...
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No wonder the orange toddler is unhinged once again.
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
No wonder the orange toddler is unhinged once again.
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot.
Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!
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Seems very on topic right now for Ireland!
In addition to straight advocacy work I also develop brand creative - this specific example is where advocacy and brand meet - this was for a cycling magazine (hence the sport cyclist)
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social who I've been proudly partnered up with for awhile.
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social who I've been proudly partnered up with for awhile.
February 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Seems very on topic right now for Ireland!
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The question isn't whether people should wear high-viz/helmets. People should wear whatever makes them feel safer. Question is whether mandatory high-viz/helmets is good public policy - it's not
Protected lanes, safe junction design, more cyclists, and better driver behaviour are good public policy
Protected lanes, safe junction design, more cyclists, and better driver behaviour are good public policy
People do wear them. Cyclists know the risks better that anyone. But again.... study after study has shown that while they may help individually in falls, as a whole they drastically discourage people from cycling, they encourage poor behaviour in motorists (who give less room because they...
February 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The question isn't whether people should wear high-viz/helmets. People should wear whatever makes them feel safer. Question is whether mandatory high-viz/helmets is good public policy - it's not
Protected lanes, safe junction design, more cyclists, and better driver behaviour are good public policy
Protected lanes, safe junction design, more cyclists, and better driver behaviour are good public policy
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Tánaiste contradicts Department of Transport, rules out mandatory helmets for bicycles, but leaves door open for “e-bikes”
Despite an official Department of Transport response outlining that all bicycles are part of a plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said in the…
Despite an official Department of Transport response outlining that all bicycles are part of a plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said in the…
Tánaiste contradicts Department of Transport, rules out mandatory helmets for bicycles, but leaves door open for “e-bikes”
Despite an official Department of Transport response outlining that all bicycles are part of a plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said in the Dáil this morning that bicycles are not included, but he left the door open for electric bikes to be included. In Irish and EU law, there is no distinction between pedal bicycles and those with electric assistance, provided the assistance cuts out at 25km/h, and the maximum continuous rated power does not exceed 250W.
irishcycle.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Tánaiste contradicts Department of Transport, rules out mandatory helmets for bicycles, but leaves door open for “e-bikes”
Despite an official Department of Transport response outlining that all bicycles are part of a plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said in the…
Despite an official Department of Transport response outlining that all bicycles are part of a plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said in the…
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This is counter-intuitive:
"It is clear that the benefits of cycling outweigh the risks, with helmet legislation actually costing society more from lost health gains than saved from injury prevention." theconversation.com/ditching-bik...
"It is clear that the benefits of cycling outweigh the risks, with helmet legislation actually costing society more from lost health gains than saved from injury prevention." theconversation.com/ditching-bik...
Ditching bike helmets laws better for health
With epidemics of diabetes and obesity threatening to bankrupt state health budgets, governments need to broaden their strategies to encourage physical activity. Allowing cyclists to ride without a he...
theconversation.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
This is counter-intuitive:
"It is clear that the benefits of cycling outweigh the risks, with helmet legislation actually costing society more from lost health gains than saved from injury prevention." theconversation.com/ditching-bik...
"It is clear that the benefits of cycling outweigh the risks, with helmet legislation actually costing society more from lost health gains than saved from injury prevention." theconversation.com/ditching-bik...
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I am reminded of the words uttered by a Giro cycle helmet designer in an interview with Carlton Reid in Forbes journal:
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
February 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I am reminded of the words uttered by a Giro cycle helmet designer in an interview with Carlton Reid in Forbes journal:
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
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I guess if I ran the transport for one of the few EU countries without a rail link to the airport from the capital; without decent cycle or walking infrastructure, in a car clogged pollution nightmare, this is the kind of badly researched ill-informed nonsense I’d be expected to produce.
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:47 AM
I guess if I ran the transport for one of the few EU countries without a rail link to the airport from the capital; without decent cycle or walking infrastructure, in a car clogged pollution nightmare, this is the kind of badly researched ill-informed nonsense I’d be expected to produce.
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Is there any research into why a rural TD is pushing for hi-vis for people on bicycles but in the past has voted against drink driving law proposals? 😏 You'd wonder if such a TD like Sean Canney has any credibility at all considering his past choices.
February 5, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Is there any research into why a rural TD is pushing for hi-vis for people on bicycles but in the past has voted against drink driving law proposals? 😏 You'd wonder if such a TD like Sean Canney has any credibility at all considering his past choices.
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...including public health factors, do not support helmet use and especially does not support mandatory helmets.
The situation is outlined by two top experts in the fields of public health and junk science, and of the public understanding of risk stands unchanged since 2013:
The situation is outlined by two top experts in the fields of public health and junk science, and of the public understanding of risk stands unchanged since 2013:
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 AM
...including public health factors, do not support helmet use and especially does not support mandatory helmets.
The situation is outlined by two top experts in the fields of public health and junk science, and of the public understanding of risk stands unchanged since 2013:
The situation is outlined by two top experts in the fields of public health and junk science, and of the public understanding of risk stands unchanged since 2013:
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2023 - a van driver left-hooked me after overtaking & knocked me off the cargobike. Was cycling a 9.5 foot long cargobike (~ length as a small car). I HAD HI-VIS ON. THE BIKE WAS LIT UP LIKE AN XMAS TREE. As I was on the ground the driver shouted "why did you hit me?" irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:03 AM
2023 - a van driver left-hooked me after overtaking & knocked me off the cargobike. Was cycling a 9.5 foot long cargobike (~ length as a small car). I HAD HI-VIS ON. THE BIKE WAS LIT UP LIKE AN XMAS TREE. As I was on the ground the driver shouted "why did you hit me?" irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
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So, I had some poorly timed issues with my account yesterday but I am delighted to announce that I’m running to be the next TD for Dublin Central.
I want to bring a focus on community, care, and culture to Dáil Éireann, as well as tackling the climate crisis and the chaos of the world around us.
I want to bring a focus on community, care, and culture to Dáil Éireann, as well as tackling the climate crisis and the chaos of the world around us.
February 5, 2026 at 8:08 AM
So, I had some poorly timed issues with my account yesterday but I am delighted to announce that I’m running to be the next TD for Dublin Central.
I want to bring a focus on community, care, and culture to Dáil Éireann, as well as tackling the climate crisis and the chaos of the world around us.
I want to bring a focus on community, care, and culture to Dáil Éireann, as well as tackling the climate crisis and the chaos of the world around us.
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Yes. There is a good explanation on the Cycling Fallacies website re. why cycle helmet compulsion is a stupid idea.
www.cyclingfallacies.org/en/people-sh...
www.cyclingfallacies.org/en/people-sh...
Cycling Fallacies - helmet or not?
Wearing a helmet while cycling, personnal choice or collective mandatory
www.cyclingfallacies.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Yes. There is a good explanation on the Cycling Fallacies website re. why cycle helmet compulsion is a stupid idea.
www.cyclingfallacies.org/en/people-sh...
www.cyclingfallacies.org/en/people-sh...
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I have no words for this absolute disaster. There's so much research showing this kinda step doesn't work re safety, and will destroy any chance of getting people on bikes and will end city bikes of any description #speirgorm #ireland #cycling #cyclists
irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I have no words for this absolute disaster. There's so much research showing this kinda step doesn't work re safety, and will destroy any chance of getting people on bikes and will end city bikes of any description #speirgorm #ireland #cycling #cyclists
irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
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It’s 2028 and all pedestrians are mandated by law to wear hi vis clothes at all times. Black north face jackets are illegal. Black mascara has been outlawed and replaced with neon. Drivers are still watching tiktok and saying didn’t see you there pal.
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
It’s 2028 and all pedestrians are mandated by law to wear hi vis clothes at all times. Black north face jackets are illegal. Black mascara has been outlawed and replaced with neon. Drivers are still watching tiktok and saying didn’t see you there pal.
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The stupidest bike policy ever? Ireland is considering not just helmets but also *mandatory high-vis clothing* for cyclists!
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The stupidest bike policy ever? Ireland is considering not just helmets but also *mandatory high-vis clothing* for cyclists!
I’m 100% certain AGS will do nothing
I cycle to my internship.
I wear a helmet.
I wear a high viz bag cover.
I have two rear flashing red lights.
I have two foreward white lights.
Today, three drivers overtook with less than 30cm. At speed.
While I plan to report each of them through the website, I am 99% sure nothing will be done.
I wear a helmet.
I wear a high viz bag cover.
I have two rear flashing red lights.
I have two foreward white lights.
Today, three drivers overtook with less than 30cm. At speed.
While I plan to report each of them through the website, I am 99% sure nothing will be done.
February 4, 2026 at 11:28 PM
I’m 100% certain AGS will do nothing
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That figure relates to those who sustain serious injuries each year. Not of cyclists that are involved in collisions overall. Most collisions are minor in nature.
It's also a bit of a weird and pointless stat as head injuries feature heavily from any activity and transport in serious injury stats.
It's also a bit of a weird and pointless stat as head injuries feature heavily from any activity and transport in serious injury stats.
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
That figure relates to those who sustain serious injuries each year. Not of cyclists that are involved in collisions overall. Most collisions are minor in nature.
It's also a bit of a weird and pointless stat as head injuries feature heavily from any activity and transport in serious injury stats.
It's also a bit of a weird and pointless stat as head injuries feature heavily from any activity and transport in serious injury stats.
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Great way to push people away from cycling.
We live in a country where the goverment refuse to lower speed limits to 30km/hour and instead want to dress everyone in hi viz so motorists can drive like they want and the gov can cut funding to cycling infrastructure. Pathetic.
We live in a country where the goverment refuse to lower speed limits to 30km/hour and instead want to dress everyone in hi viz so motorists can drive like they want and the gov can cut funding to cycling infrastructure. Pathetic.
Helmets and hi-vis clothing to be made mandatory for e-bikes and e-scooter users
Cabinet will sign off on plans to explicitly ban the use of scramblers on roads this morning.
www.thejournal.ie
February 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Great way to push people away from cycling.
We live in a country where the goverment refuse to lower speed limits to 30km/hour and instead want to dress everyone in hi viz so motorists can drive like they want and the gov can cut funding to cycling infrastructure. Pathetic.
We live in a country where the goverment refuse to lower speed limits to 30km/hour and instead want to dress everyone in hi viz so motorists can drive like they want and the gov can cut funding to cycling infrastructure. Pathetic.
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"We see millions of people who want to ride, but are being pushed away by barriers that should not exist, from the lack of availability and complexity of maintenance to concerns about whether it is safe for children to cycle"
"Wake-up call": New Shimano report claims UK and Ireland have lowest bike ownership rates in Europe | road.cc
New report suggests less than half of the people in the UK and Ireland said they currently own a bicycle, with many “pushed away by barriers” such as maintenance and access
road.cc
February 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM
"We see millions of people who want to ride, but are being pushed away by barriers that should not exist, from the lack of availability and complexity of maintenance to concerns about whether it is safe for children to cycle"
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People will continue to cycle in the rain if you provide the infrastructure to make it safe and comfortable for them to do so. The greenery alongside cuts the risk of flooding, as well as improving the look of the street.
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
People will continue to cycle in the rain if you provide the infrastructure to make it safe and comfortable for them to do so. The greenery alongside cuts the risk of flooding, as well as improving the look of the street.
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LOVE when people use your creative without permission and slap their logo on it - Then after you ask very nicely via email if they'd like to collaborate for their next show you don't get a response THEN you see that they are still using your work as marketing collateral.
February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
LOVE when people use your creative without permission and slap their logo on it - Then after you ask very nicely via email if they'd like to collaborate for their next show you don't get a response THEN you see that they are still using your work as marketing collateral.