Social Democrats accused of engaging in anti-cycle lane culture war nonsense Social Democrats are engaging in culture war nonsense against cycle lanes according to one of Irelands leading cycling campaigners.The SocDems disability policy, which was launched this week, states: Recent urban planning trends have seen a prioritisation of cyclists at the expense of pedestrian safety, particularly impacting those with mobility or sensory impairments, necessitating a more balanced approach to public space design.This mirrors the language used by some of Irelands strongest critics of cycle lanes.It also states that the party will: Ensure that when cycle lanes are being designed, they do not infringe on the ability of cars to drop off disabled people in appropriate areas.Dave Tobin, vice chair of the Irish Cycling Campaign, said: Active travel investment has drastically improved safety for both cyclists and pedestrians. This is culture war nonsense and little more than disinformation. It undermines the SocDems policy document and the importance of active travel infra for all mobilities.As a member of the Irish Cycling Campaign it shows a shocking disrespect to our members from the SocDems who through disability, age or other factors rely on safe active travel infrastructure to walk, cycle or wheel, he said.He added: Id strongly hope this is revised as soon as possible.
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