Dave Tobin
@davetobin.bsky.social
Primary Teacher, Director Northside FRC, Vice-Chair of the Irish Cycling Campaign, Limerick Pedestrian Network, Limerick Cycling Campaign, Limerick PPN rep on Limerick Council LCDC. Opinions mine & not my employer’s. He/him
@wes.readonlymemo.com Would be a great topic for a future Read Only Memo newsletter!
August 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
@wes.readonlymemo.com Would be a great topic for a future Read Only Memo newsletter!
Yes Phil! Have it on hand for our next meeting. Just waiting back for exact date and time. Thanks for sending it on.
April 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Yes Phil! Have it on hand for our next meeting. Just waiting back for exact date and time. Thanks for sending it on.
The @LimerickCouncil Active Travel Team are doing great work, but feedback is key to getting the best outcome.
Submit your views before the deadline!
Submit here: mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
Submit your views before the deadline!
Submit here: mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
https://mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultatio…
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The @LimerickCouncil Active Travel Team are doing great work, but feedback is key to getting the best outcome.
Submit your views before the deadline!
Submit here: mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
Submit your views before the deadline!
Submit here: mypoint.limerick.ie/en/consultat...
6️⃣ Urban roundabout, not a rural one
The design still leans towards a car-first approach, yet Limerick is shifting towards sustainable transport. A people-friendly design would help meet LSMATS goals & support safer, healthier travel choices.
The design still leans towards a car-first approach, yet Limerick is shifting towards sustainable transport. A people-friendly design would help meet LSMATS goals & support safer, healthier travel choices.
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
6️⃣ Urban roundabout, not a rural one
The design still leans towards a car-first approach, yet Limerick is shifting towards sustainable transport. A people-friendly design would help meet LSMATS goals & support safer, healthier travel choices.
The design still leans towards a car-first approach, yet Limerick is shifting towards sustainable transport. A people-friendly design would help meet LSMATS goals & support safer, healthier travel choices.
5️⃣ Key to job growth & sustainable transport
The Raheen Business Park is home to major employers like Regeneron, Analog Devices & Stryker. Their future growth depends on better cycling & bus links, making this roundabout’s design critical. Let’s future-proof it.
The Raheen Business Park is home to major employers like Regeneron, Analog Devices & Stryker. Their future growth depends on better cycling & bus links, making this roundabout’s design critical. Let’s future-proof it.
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
5️⃣ Key to job growth & sustainable transport
The Raheen Business Park is home to major employers like Regeneron, Analog Devices & Stryker. Their future growth depends on better cycling & bus links, making this roundabout’s design critical. Let’s future-proof it.
The Raheen Business Park is home to major employers like Regeneron, Analog Devices & Stryker. Their future growth depends on better cycling & bus links, making this roundabout’s design critical. Let’s future-proof it.
4️⃣ Cycle lanes & space for active travel
This roundabout is part of Limerick’s cycle network, but the proposed cycle lanes fall below national width guidelines.
Small adjustments could make cycling safer & more accessible for all.
This roundabout is part of Limerick’s cycle network, but the proposed cycle lanes fall below national width guidelines.
Small adjustments could make cycling safer & more accessible for all.
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
4️⃣ Cycle lanes & space for active travel
This roundabout is part of Limerick’s cycle network, but the proposed cycle lanes fall below national width guidelines.
Small adjustments could make cycling safer & more accessible for all.
This roundabout is part of Limerick’s cycle network, but the proposed cycle lanes fall below national width guidelines.
Small adjustments could make cycling safer & more accessible for all.
3️⃣ Pedestrian crossings & visibility
Zebra crossings over multiple lanes can reduce visibility & increase risk. Best practice recommends crossings over one lane only. A small design change could make a big safety difference. #VisionZero
Zebra crossings over multiple lanes can reduce visibility & increase risk. Best practice recommends crossings over one lane only. A small design change could make a big safety difference. #VisionZero
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
3️⃣ Pedestrian crossings & visibility
Zebra crossings over multiple lanes can reduce visibility & increase risk. Best practice recommends crossings over one lane only. A small design change could make a big safety difference. #VisionZero
Zebra crossings over multiple lanes can reduce visibility & increase risk. Best practice recommends crossings over one lane only. A small design change could make a big safety difference. #VisionZero
2️⃣ Lane layout & vehicle speeds
The roundabout keeps dual entry lanes, which can lead to higher speeds.
National guidelines recommend single-lane entries for urban safety. Let’s explore solutions that address current speeds while balancing all road users’ needs.
The roundabout keeps dual entry lanes, which can lead to higher speeds.
National guidelines recommend single-lane entries for urban safety. Let’s explore solutions that address current speeds while balancing all road users’ needs.
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
2️⃣ Lane layout & vehicle speeds
The roundabout keeps dual entry lanes, which can lead to higher speeds.
National guidelines recommend single-lane entries for urban safety. Let’s explore solutions that address current speeds while balancing all road users’ needs.
The roundabout keeps dual entry lanes, which can lead to higher speeds.
National guidelines recommend single-lane entries for urban safety. Let’s explore solutions that address current speeds while balancing all road users’ needs.
1️⃣ Slip lanes & safety concerns
The design retains a slip lane, which can encourage higher vehicle speeds & create conflict points for people walking & cycling. Could this space be better used for active travel or bus priority?
The design retains a slip lane, which can encourage higher vehicle speeds & create conflict points for people walking & cycling. Could this space be better used for active travel or bus priority?
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
1️⃣ Slip lanes & safety concerns
The design retains a slip lane, which can encourage higher vehicle speeds & create conflict points for people walking & cycling. Could this space be better used for active travel or bus priority?
The design retains a slip lane, which can encourage higher vehicle speeds & create conflict points for people walking & cycling. Could this space be better used for active travel or bus priority?
That’s an absolutely outrageous demand. We can raise this issue as an example of poor behaviour at the upcoming meeting if you want to send me the details via email. 👍
February 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
That’s an absolutely outrageous demand. We can raise this issue as an example of poor behaviour at the upcoming meeting if you want to send me the details via email. 👍
Hey Matthew! Limerick Cycling Campaign started drafting our submission over the weekend. It’s a key piece of the network puzzle and it’s currently an appalling unsafe roundabout for cyclists. I’d strongly recommend that you and your colleagues get in submissions in favour.
February 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hey Matthew! Limerick Cycling Campaign started drafting our submission over the weekend. It’s a key piece of the network puzzle and it’s currently an appalling unsafe roundabout for cyclists. I’d strongly recommend that you and your colleagues get in submissions in favour.
Last I heard there were plans but it doesn’t seem to be a priority project.
IMO I think the essential one to get done first in that area is the Baggott Estate project. Once that’s sorted planning will be easier for Rosbrien Rd.
IMO I think the essential one to get done first in that area is the Baggott Estate project. Once that’s sorted planning will be easier for Rosbrien Rd.
December 4, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Last I heard there were plans but it doesn’t seem to be a priority project.
IMO I think the essential one to get done first in that area is the Baggott Estate project. Once that’s sorted planning will be easier for Rosbrien Rd.
IMO I think the essential one to get done first in that area is the Baggott Estate project. Once that’s sorted planning will be easier for Rosbrien Rd.