A bunch of cyclists is set to turn up at this spot on the new Luas line and do exactly what this sign says; dismount. The impact of their move should be interesting; and prove the point they are trying to make.
Cyclists set to dismount in a bunch at Luas section
The new Luas CrossCity kicked into action on Saturday when the first tram services began to run on the tracks.
This morning's rush hour provided the first real test of the line in action; with teething problems reported.
Some passengers complained sections of the line took so long that it would have been quicker walking.
A signalling problem on the tracks didn't help on the first work day morning for the new services.
A large volume of photos have also appeared on social media showing commuter cyclists trying to cram into the traffic in pinch points on the tracks.
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One of the sections that has attracted a lot of criticism from is at the junction of College Green and the very end of Pearse St.
It's that area where the road sweeps to the left towards the main entrance of Trinity College.
A temporary cyclists dismount sign has been erected; much to annoyance of campaign groups.
As a result, the I Bike Cycling group is set to hold a novel protest at the location. Tomorrow, Tuesday, they are asking people to gather at the spot at 1pm.
And once a group has arrived they will - as a 'peloton' of cyclists - do as the sign says; dismount.
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The event is aimed at highlighting the lack of thought for cyclists that has gone into that section of the tracks, in particular.
@IBIKEDublin will gather at the junction of Pearse St & College St on Tuesday at 1pm to travel the route around College Green to Dawson St while obeying the #CyclistsDismount sign to highlight the lack of consideration for people who cycle pic.twitter.com/YbEbnJrnTK
— I BIKE Dublin (@IBIKEDublin) December 11, 2017
Some of the complainst today
Could see how the Luas junctions were being set out that morning traffic (incl. cyclists) were not realistically tackled, and here we are.. pic.twitter.com/6n25NaGlkJ
— Helen McCormack (@hel_mcc) December 11, 2017
25 minutes. Still in the same place. #Dublin #Luas. Better planning should have been your first requirement. @DubCityCouncil pic.twitter.com/anSdVUq5DA
— Laura Uzcátegui (@laura_uzcategui) December 11, 2017
New luas is causing more traffic. Stuck at Bachelor’s Walk for 25 minutes. #luas #newluas. A total of 40 minutes on the quays from Heuston.
— Susie Young (@susiejyoung) December 11, 2017
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