School run and traffic.

topcat77

Okay i'm just asking the question!

If we sorted out the school run (various options) to reduce the cars on the road would we still have a traffic issue?

ratracer

Mornings are definitely easier when schools are off, but traffic was still as normal getting out of town at 6pm the last couple of days.

beardybrewer

I have to point out the stupidity we came across recently with secondary schools in that where you live plays no part in what school you'll get into. Instead of going to a school less than a mile away we're forced onto the roads to drop our lad into town. As well, because there are so few co-ed schools it means there is double the school runs if you have both boys and girls in a segregated school.

The system forces parent's to drop kids across town rather than attend schools their kids could walk or bike to.

There is nowhere in the city that isn't accessible by bike

beardybrewer

Ffs, good for you if you're happy cycling in morning commute traffic with no bike lanes. Well done, you're such a big boy!

No need to get so hot and bothered. You are the one blaming "the system".

I merely pointed out an alternative which has been used by many.

If that one doesn't work, try walking

Zzippy

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No need to get so hot and bothered. You are the one blaming "the system".

I merely pointed out an alternative which has been used by many.

If that one doesn't work, try walking

He has a point. I do a bit of cycling and am confident cycling in traffic, but many people are not, and the lack of safe cycling infrastructure puts a lot of people off. "The system" could do an awful lot more to provide a safer alternative and thereby promote cycling.

jjpep

Zzippy wrote: »

He has a point. I do a bit of cycling and am confident cycling in traffic, but many people are not, and the lack of safe cycling infrastructure puts a lot of people off. "The system" could do an awful lot more to provide a safer alternative and thereby promote cycling.

It's real chicken and egg isn't it. If there was better infrastructure more people would cycle but that won't happen until more people are cycling.

Mrs OBumble

Zzippy wrote: »

He has a point. I do a bit of cycling and am confident cycling in traffic, but many people are not, and the lack of safe cycling infrastructure puts a lot of people off. "The system" could do an awful lot more to provide a safer alternative and thereby promote cycling.

The alternative is already in place: there is no secondary school in the city which isn't accessible by bus.

ChunkyLover54

topcat77 wrote: »

Okay i'm just asking the question!

If we sorted out the school run (various options) to reduce the cars on the road would we still have a traffic issue?

Traffic would be less terrible in the morning of course. Still, some of the worst traffic I've experienced in Galway was during last summer when the schools were off (in the evening specifically). So to answer your question, yes we will continue to have an issue.

Bobeagleburger

Much quicker in the mornings and evenings(before 5pm) when schools and colleges are off.

Hardly a surprise!

Bobeagleburger

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There is nowhere in the city that isn't accessible by bike

I drive and also cycle, and can tell you Galway is not well designed for safe cycling.

Dismising people's concerns is hardly constructive. It's a big issue and definately prevents people from cycling more.

RoboKlopp

RoboKlopp wrote: »

Dismising people's concerns is hardly constructive. It's a big issue and definately prevents people from cycling more.

Where did I dismiss concerns?

At the what point did I say anything about cycling infrastructure?

I merely offered alternatives, 2 now, to driving. Bumble offered a third.

zell12

A new City just crazy thread :pac:

joeKel73

RoboKlopp wrote: »

Much quicker in the mornings and evenings(before 5pm) when schools and colleges are off.

Hardly a surprise!

A lot of parents take annual leave when their kids are off school, most work places are considerably quieter.

AndrewJRenko

RoboKlopp wrote: »

Deleted User wrote: »

There is nowhere in the city that isn't accessible by bike

I drive and also cycle, and can tell you Galway is not well designed for safe cycling.

Dismising people's concerns is hardly constructive. It's a big issue and definately prevents people from cycling more.

Anyone who doesn't feel safe cycling on their own can organise a cycling bus to benefit from the 'safety in numbers' effect

Take a look at Galway School Cycle Bus (@cycle_bus): https://twitter.com/cycle_bus?s=09

Zzippy

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

The alternative is already in place: there is no secondary school in the city which isn't accessible by bus.

I didn't say otherwise...?

This isn't an either-or scenario, there is room for multiple alternatives. The availability of a bus service does not mean cycling infrastructure should not be provided.

xckjoo

It's been surprisingly quiet the last two mornings. Are all schools not back yet? Another factor is that 3rd Levels aren't back for another week and about 1/3rd of them are apparently commuting now.

joeKel73

You obviously weren't on the Quincentenary Bridge at 8.10am this morning...

xckjoo

J o e wrote: »

You obviously weren't on the Quincentenary Bridge at 8.10am this morning...

Haha. Nope. Maybe I'm still in holiday mode and leaving the house a bit later than normal

zell12

xckjoo wrote: »

It's been surprisingly quiet the last two mornings. Are all schools not back yet? Another factor is that 3rd Levels aren't back for another week and about 1/3rd of them are apparently commuting now.

The bridge was backed up eastbound at 0830 to Newcastle Road, mayhem outside schools. just the normal crap

joeKel73

Yeah it was fully backed up at 8:10 too, with some cars ignoring the box junction on the Newcastle road and blocking Moycullen traffic.

what_traffic

topcat77 wrote: »

Okay i'm just asking the question!

If we sorted out the school run (various options) to reduce the cars on the road would we still have a traffic issue?

I do wish the school run was an actual school run.

what_traffic

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

The alternative is already in place: there is no secondary school in the city which isn't accessible by bus.

Is this the public bus network or dedicated school bus?
I know what the former is - but is there info on the later "for Galway City" publicly available?

http://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=256
is just general Q&A