Formerly known as Bike Life, this is the UK and Ireland's biggest ever study of walking, wheeling and cycling.
Every year, walking and cycling in Cork Metropolitan Area results in:
I own a cafe along the Dunkettle to Carrigtwohill Cycleway. There has been an unbelievable transformation on what was a pretty dangerous stretch of road.
It’s a fantastic amenity for locals, or people from other areas looking for a safe place to walk.
Previously we would have been nearly 100% reliant on car traffic. Since the path has been installed, we have seen a huge increase in foot traffic passing our door.
This includes walkers, buggies and cyclists. It is early days too, as it’s only been a few months since it fully opened, and a few weeks since the lighting has been put in place.
We have adjusted our business to complement the new amenity and customer demographic. Converting an old roadside diner into a modern coffee shop. It’s early days yet, but all signs so far are that it has been a huge success.
See Cork Metropolitan Area's vision for walking, wheeling and cycling.
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