Always a nasty dangerous stretch to be negotiated by cyclists on the main route to and from Howth Head; Dublin City Council is finally carrying out this long overdue work; great to see it. A buffer kerb is being installed to keep park backs back off the cycle lane (Photos: Dublin Cycling Campaign)
Cycle lane in Clontarf on way to Howth gets fixed up
The majority of cyclists from Dublin or those who've lived in the capital have taken the well travelled path out for some climbing training on Howth Head.
And for most the journey takes them along cycle path on the seafront from Fairview to Sutton Cross.
The route is mostly cycle lane, and much of it segregated after an upgrade on a long section was finally completed last year.
But a nasty little stretch where Vernon Ave meets the seafront has also presented a danger.
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Cars park right up against the kerb, with the front or back of vehicles overhanging into the lane. They encroach onto the cycleway and limit space for cyclists.
About time. I was almost clotheslined there by an empty bike rack hanging off the back of a car. #ironic #allocate4cycling #FreeTheCycleLanes pic.twitter.com/rdoq9eckyE
— alan (@r0thar) January 23, 2018
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Added to that; there's a tricky bend along the stretch. It's made it difficult to see what's coming towards you when you're riding along.
And if larger vehicles park right up to the kerb, the line of vision ahead is obscured even further.
Thankfully Dublin City Council has been sparked into action and is currently making the location much safer for cyclists.
Dublin Cycling Campaign has posted photos showing a buffer being put in place. It will create a kerb a couple of feet wide, meaning the days of overhanging vehicles are no more.
And with the cars moved a few feet away from the cycle lane, it should also improve the lines of vision for those cycling in either direction.
It's a small change but one that will make a big difference to what has always been a treacherous spot.
Cars parked right up to the kerb can overhang onto the cycle lane quite a bit depending on the model of vehicle.
This Dublin Cycling Campaign photo shows the works are taking place along a lengthy stretch.
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