New Geography in Action Junior Cycle Geography Cycle lanes
The Bike to Work and the dublinbikes rental schemes have encouraged people to use bicycles as a way of commuting to and from work every day. Creating cycle lanes makes it safer and easier for people to cycle in the city centre.
Road improvements Road improvements can greatly reduce traffic congestion:
• Ring roads mean that cars don’t have to go into town centres.
: Figure 12.23 Bicycles for rent in Dublin
• Roundabouts allow traffic to move more freely. • Pedestrian crossings make it safer for people to walk to work and school. • Traffic lights make junctions safer. • Yellow boxes prevent access points from being blocked. • Double yellow lines stop on-street parking that might block traffic flow.
Look at the photograph below and say what measure has been put in place to help traffic flow. ACT VITY
: Figure 12.24 Aerial photograph of Westport, Co. Mayo ACT VITY
With the help of your teacher and classmates, draw up a list of ideas to reduce traffic congestion in your area.
