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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 years

This little man just cycled nearly 11km to Salthill and back.4yo. We completely underestimate the ability of children at times. This stretch of path was however the only place where he was truly safe. How many kids would cycle to school if we had the facilities? @GalwayCycling

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

I'm struggling to understand why anyone in @GalwayCityCo thought it'd be a good idea to cut grass today. Making an absolute fuck of it.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

First full shop-by-bike. These trailers are the business.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Picked up the new SUV today to join the cargobike bandwagon! Thanks to Cathal in Kearneys Bike Shop Terryland for the brilliant service. Gave us the loan of it for a day to try it out. No going back now. This is a game changer for us that will replace most of our short car trips

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Really innovative approach to zebra crossings in a small town in Spain. The crossing lights up if someone is waiting to cross or crossing as a car approaches. Doesn't light up if there's no approaching car, or no pedestrian waiting. No street clutter or constant flashing beacons

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 years

With all the talk of Salthill I keep thinking of this image & how it was rejected as being too radical. A cycleway along the Prom &a transformed public realm would be incredible for a village that has lost its way in recent years & is in dire need of urban renewal #iBikeSalthill

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

So, in a bit of personal news.... I'm delighted to have been nominated by the @SocDemsGalway branch to be co-opted into Galway City Council. Apprehensive, but excited to be starting this new journey.

Niall Ó Tuathail

@niallotuathail

1 year

Galway West @SocDems had the great honour of nominating Alan Curran ( @acurno ), co-founder of @cycle_bus to be co-opted to @GalwayCityCo . He has had incredible impact as an activist and we can’t wait to see his impact as a public representative.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

10 months

This is ridiculous. Same every week along this road, when hundreds of kids are at soccer. I know there's no intent from the driver, & such parking is normalisd, but this is selfish, inconsiderate, & dangerous. We need to change our attitudes rapidly or ramp up enforcement.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

2 years

Counted 110 bikes at Blackrock on a glorious evening in Galway. Every bike rack from Seapoint to Blackrock heaving with bikes. Salthill is already a cycling destination, let's just make it a safer one. #iBikeSalthill #WildAtlanticGreenway

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

9 months

I don't let my children cycle to school on their own. Today, as I cycled my 4 year old to school on the @cycle_bus , one extremely aggressive driver blared his horn for 100m. Another motorist close passed us into oncoming traffic. We need action.

Cycling to school in Galway labelled as ‘too risky’ as councillor calls for action

Galway City Councillor Alan Curran has raised concerns over the safety of children cycling to school on the Western Distributor Road.

www.independent.ie

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 months

No fixed speed cameras. No red light cameras. No online portal for reporting dangerous driving. No graduated speeding fines. No speed restrictions on vehicles. No adequate resources for An Gardai. No urgency to stop the carnage on our roads. All political choices.

IrishCycle.com

@IrishCycle

5 months

Road Safety Authority "no longer fit for purpose" says 27 groups focused on road safety

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

10 months

Having a bit of fun reimagining a few Galway streets. Just shows what's possible if we let our imagination and creativity help design public spaces for people, not traffic. Check out the website below.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

I say this as someone who owns one of these gargantuan machines, yes, ban them. Tax them out of existence. They have no place on our roads. Electrification has made them heavier and more dangerous. Motor tax needs to be recalculated based on weight, not emissions.

Janet Horner

@JanetPHorner

1 year

In Newstalk chatting about @brian_caulfield 's proposal to phase out SUVs from the city. ~20% more emissions 👎 More danger to kids, pedestrians etc👎 More wear and tear to our streets👎 Time to get rid of them!

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

9 months

There's been plans since 2016 to put a segregated cyclelane on both sides of the Western Distributor Road. There's ample space to do this, no impact on traffic flow or parking, & with a new design scheme from the NTA, it could be done in a weekend. Time to act #SafeRoutesToSchool

Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

9 months

I don't let my children cycle to school on their own. Today, as I cycled my 4 year old to school on the @cycle_bus , one extremely aggressive driver blared his horn for 100m. Another motorist close passed us into oncoming traffic. We need action.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

9 months

Brilliant news from this evenings council meeting. Raised & segregated cyclelanes for the WDR included in the 2024 city budget. Delighted! Huge thanks to the Active Travel Team for working with the community & to all the councillors in the area who have supported this project👏👏

Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

9 months

There's been plans since 2016 to put a segregated cyclelane on both sides of the Western Distributor Road. There's ample space to do this, no impact on traffic flow or parking, & with a new design scheme from the NTA, it could be done in a weekend. Time to act #SafeRoutesToSchool

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 months

Long day ahead of me, so headed down to Portumna for the forest marathon this morning to clear the head. Came 2nd, would be happy to replicate that in the other race going on today 😁 #Portumna50k #LocalElections2024

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

10 months

Swapped the canvassing boots for the runners this weekend for the Dublin City Marathon @dublinmarathon . Delighted with a time of 2.44. Well done to all the finishers! Great event as always! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃 #IrishLifeDublinMarathon

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

70 bikes in @Colaiste_Einde today, and one year group still to return. This without any safe routes to school. If we want to promote cycling to school, safe, secure and sheltered bike parking is a obvious quick win.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

Job done 👍

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

This is horrible. Only around the corner from where I live and walk regularly with my own children. So relieved though that the young child is okay. This road needs a complete redesign to make it safer for all. Some of the speeds that motorists deem appropriate are frightening.

Galway Bay fm News

@Galwaybayfmnews

1 year

Pedestrian taken to UHG following crash at Western Distributor Road -

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

9 months

This is good news. We've seen some really progressive plans for active travel in Galway voted down in the chamber despite overwhelming public support. 18 month trials, gather data, consult with stakeholders, get feedback, make changes.

Dublin Inquirer

@DublinInquirer

9 months

Under new guidelines, there’ll be no more public consultations before trialling medium-sized traffic changes, the council's transport chief says. “The trial is the consultation,” he said, explaining the new Department of Transport guidelines.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

First council meeting all done! Really enjoyed the experience. Thank you to all the councillors & council staff who made me feel very welcome, & for their support, advice and guidance. Still awaiting my council email but please DM me in the interim. @GalwayCityCo @SocDemsGalway

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

2 months

I was asked to write an article about our experiences of owning a family cargo bike over the past year. Spoiler alert: It's the best family investment we've made. #CargoBikeLife

IrishCycle.com

@IrishCycle

2 months

Cargo Bike Life in Galway: Doing the sums on owning a second car, a €6,000 electric cargo bike suddenly didn’t seem completely outrageous

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

It's incredible how selfish some people can be to undermine attempts at making our communities safe. This sign was dug up and unceremoniously dumped beside a wall this morning. Dozens of young kids play in this estate daily, and speeding drivers compromise their safety.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

I'll back up everything Niall said below. This is meant to be an Active Travel Scheme, but removing a cycle lane and narrowing pedestrian space does not reconcile with this aim. If the NTA actually signed off on this, as was claimed,serious questions need answering.

Niall Murphy

@niallgalway

1 year

Had a difficult meeting with councillors and engineers on the Doughiska South Cycle Route this week. The scheme is "Doughiska Road South" and was voted on unanimously by councillors in 2022, and construction started several weeks ago. 1/5

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 years

Sums up the debate around the Salthill cycleway over the last few weeks. #iBikeSalthill

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

11 months

The @RSAIreland 's insistence that hi-vis vests will keep our children safe on roads needs to be challenged. My thoughts below in this week's edition of the City Tribune

Connacht/CityTribune

@CTribune

11 months

RSA comes under fire for ‘victim blaming’ campaign

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 years

Typical cold, rainy summers day in Galway yet we've 46 cycling today. 6% of our students. What % could we go to with a network of safe cycling lanes? 20%? 40%?

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

This is an appalling story from the @galwayad today. We need traffic calming measures, lower speed limits (30kmh), & enforcement throughout our communities to stop this happening. Please slow down & give space around vulnerable road users.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 months

😊

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Would make a great addition to our national parks for the relatively small investment. We should be doing this constantly to help conserve what little of our natural world we have left #Rewilding

Buy Conor Pass, re-wild it, and make it a National Park

Get Minister Malcolm Noonan to ensure that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) buys Conor Pass and turns it into a National Park to benefit people and nature. Sign here to support nature...

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

10 months

As much as we enjoyed the parade, I was really alarmed at the lack of road closures as crowds gathered. Hundreds of restless & excited children gathered on dark footpaths as cars whizzed by. Road closed only 5mins before the parade arrived. Not good enough. We need a better plan

Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

10 months

One of the highlights of our city of culture is the annual Halloween @Macnas parade. A fantastic, creative, and ghoulish show for all ages! 🎃👻 #GalwayCityOfCulture #Macnas

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 years

@CladdaghSwan @GalwayCycling It's now a toy? I thought it was a vehicle. Though I do agree. He shouldn't be forced onto public roads or footpaths. #Allocate4Cycling

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 years

@CladdaghSwan @GalwayCycling Responsibility? To whom? He's 4.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

9 months

Delighted to be contesting next years local elections in Galway City West for the Social Democrats. If you would like to help me win a seat, I would really appreciate your support. Fundraiser by Alan Curran : Help Elect Alan Curran to Galway City Council

Help Elect Alan Curran to Galway City Council, organized by Alan Curran

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Really welcome news for Galway for a project that has been a long time (20 years!) coming. With URDF funding secured & overwhelming support from councillors, this is a priority project for the council. Entry & exit points hoever remain an issue (1/5)

New pedestrian and cycling bridge to form central element of Galway-Clifden Greenway

Structure linking university and Woodquay will be located 300m from under-development Salmon Weir bridge

www.irishtimes.com

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 years

Students are delighted with the new bike shelters from @GreenSchoolsIre . Safe, secure and sheltered from the elements. We now have bike parking for 108 students. We've done all we can within the school, now it's time to get the infrastructure sorted outside it. @Colaiste_Einde

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

2 years

And yet 4 years on we felt compelled to write this. We'll be back in September, but we shouldn't need to be. #CycleBus #SafeRoutesToSchool

RSA Ireland

@RSAIreland

2 years

Galway Cycle Bus was awarded a Leading Light in Road Safety Award in 2019. Galway Cycle Bus was set up in 2018 by Alan Curran to find a safe way of dropping his children to school as part of his daily cycle route. (1/2)

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 months

I haven't been on my road bike for over a year. Too many close passes have knocked any joy out of it. Enda is a good friend & colleague of mine. The driver who hit him and left him on the side of the road needs to be found to take responsibility for their actions. Please share.

Galway Cycling Campaign (Feachtas Rothaíochta na G

@GalwayCycling

5 months

Do you have dashcam or gopro footage from the N59 yesterday afternoon (St Patrick's Day)? A Landrover Discovery struck a person and the driver then fled the scene, leaving the person in the ditch. Incident occurred between Máigh Cuilinn and Gortacleva. Please share.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

8 months

Burning down a centre for asylum seekers is utterly shameful behaviour and must be condemned in the strongest terms. There is no justification for this action. This is not what Ireland is.

Galway hotel fire: Gardaí believe blaze at premises due to house 70 asylum seekers started delibe...

Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill had been named by the Department of Integration as an accommodation centre

www.irishtimes.com

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Another brilliant year ends for the cyclebus. As my oldest graduates to cycle on his own, my little one will be starting her cycling journey in Sept. I'll do everything I can to help make our streets safe, so that she & her friends can walk,scoot &cycle independently one day soon

Galway School Cycle Bus

@cycle_bus

1 year

So ends year 5 of the Galway CycleBus! @GalwayCityCo have delivered & progressed some good active travel schemes recently & we have🤞 for rumoured but really ambitious plans on our route. Thanks to all the students,parents,schools, & marshals for their continued support #CycleBus

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Really nice piece on the need to create walkable communities. Worth a read. Researchers found that a “significant number of people are happier if they live in attractive, walkable places that enable social connections and trust in others.” @kleyden7

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

74 students took the bike to school today @Colaiste_Einde . One of the most significant barriers to secondary students cycling in our experience is lack of safe bike parking. More funding is required for such facilities @GreenSchoolsIre @GalwayCityCo @GalwayCycling @cycle_bus

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

8 months

The new seating was specifically put in to stop this behaviour. There is no excuse for this with loading bays only across the road. Making a mockery of the new active travel project @GalwayCityCo

Sheila Garrity

@sheila_garrity

8 months

Does @GuinnessIreland condone delivery trucks mounting footpaths, blocking #pedestrian crossings? Do you @roisindubhpub ?? It's your pub #stout was rolled to this morning @galwayswestend as children tried to cross on way to local #schools @GalwayCityCo @GalwayCycling @CTribune

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

For those interested, these are the questions asked to 9 Galway West GE candidates during the debate on climate change @Colaiste_Einde today. Debate was planned, organised, run by and for the students. All questions written by students from 1st - 5th year. Exceptionally proud.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Very interesting story in @CTribune today. Accountability and transparency should be at the heart of local government. This raises more questions about the Crown Square saga that I intend to ask. Worth picking up a copy. #LocalJournalism

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

7 months

Absolutely delighted to see funding allocated for this project. We began the cyclebus 6 years ago,& it was always our intention that it should be a temporary solution. Safe, segregated infrastructure will be transformative for this community. #CycleBus #SafeRoutesToSchool

Galway School Cycle Bus

@cycle_bus

7 months

And there we have it, in black and white! After 6 years of campaigning for safer routes to school, €650,000 allocated this year for segregated cycle lanes on the wdr. Thanks to the NTA, @GalwayCityCo , @GalwayCycling & all our supporters throughout the years 🥳🥳🚲🚴‍♀️ #CycleBus

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

To say the boys are over the moon to make the front page would be an understatement!

Galway Cycling Campaign (Feachtas Rothaíochta na G

@GalwayCycling

4 years

Galway Advertiser front page celebrations of #WorldBicycleDay2020 with @neasabh @acurno @MartinaCallanan #KidsOnBikes 'Celebrating the rebounding of cycling', p4 - €20 billion EU Urban Mobility fund - funds for cycle infrastructure and e-bikes - e-bike joy #ChangeOurStreets

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

No backing out now! These won't deliver themselves, so I'm looking forward to getting out into the community to get feedback on how we can do better #SocDems @SocDemsGalway

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

2 months

Just passed 3,000km in mileage on the cargo bike we've had for the last year. One of the best family investments we've made. From lugging kids, shopping, xmas trees, woodchip, & campaign posters, it's handled it all. A genuine alternative for a 2nd car. #FamilyWagon 🚲

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

11 months

I received confirmation that as part of the Eglinton Canal Active Travel Scheme, street furniture & planting will be installed at the location below ensuring that illegal and dangerous parking will not be possible. Thanks to the team in @GalwayCityCo for this work #ActiveTravel

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 months

One of the first proposals I made after becoming Councillor was the provision of TeenSpaces in our communities. We build playgrounds for kids, but not safe,inclusive places for teenagers. Good to see them included in our upcoming GreenSpaces Strategy.

‘We just want some space to hang out’: designing public areas with teenage girls in mind

Campaign calls for more safe and sheltered areas for outdoor sociability

www.irishtimes.com

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Though not a surprise to regular bus users in the city, 50% of buses arriving late or not at all is a terrible reflection of our public transport. Excellent journalism by the team @galwaypulse1 . We need to demand PT that is safe, accessible, affordable, frequent & reliable.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 months

A beautiful evening for a canvass on the prom with @HollyCairnsTD #SocDems #LocalElections2024

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Good support yesterday from councillors on my motion to make a safe space for families to walk & exercise safely along the coast road. Reallocate the existing hard shoulder into a segregated pedestrian space can be easily done. Looking forward to seeing the design @MOR_Action

Galway Bay fm News

@Galwaybayfmnews

1 year

City council to draft design for pedestrian walkways along Coast Road -

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 months

Tá leanbh curtha ann áit éigin #GaillimhArRothar #SnaG24 #ShopByBike

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

8 months

Positive news that the Cross Street Rejuvenation scheme received unanimous approval by councillors yesterday evening. Broad support from local businesses in the area recognising the benefits such a scheme will bring to the city. Detailed consultation and design to follow

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 years

54 bikes today. Incredible number considering the weather. We need another bike shelter. @cycle_bus @GalwayCityCo @GreenSchoolsIre @GalwayCycling @Colaiste_Einde

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 months

Vote cast here in Knocknacarra with the whole crew. A really humbling experience to put a 1 beside your own name! Voting stations are open until 10 tonight, so please make sure you cast your vote, and please consider me for your No.1 🗳 Exciting few days ahead! #VoteAlanCurran

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Finished these 2 over the week. Eoghan Daltuns @IrishRainforest book is an inspiring read about his rewilding journey, while "The Hidden Life of Trees" is truly marvellous. “take a closer look at what you might have taken for granted. Slow down, breathe deep, and look around” 🌳

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

People of all ages and abilities took place in the cycle today in support of the Salthill cycle lane. The public voted for this. Let's make it a reality @villagesalthill @GalwayCityCo @EddieHoareFG @CloHiggins @mike_mjcrowe @PeterKeaneGAL #iBikeSalthill

Galway School Cycle Bus

@cycle_bus

4 years

Amazing crowd here in Salthill! @GalwayUrban @GalwayCycling #ibikesalthill

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

7 years

@willgoodbody

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

6 weeks with the cargo bike, 600km travelled. Though we're always on the bike we've done at least double the usual km. Headwinds, hills, cross-city trips sometimes requiring a car are a thing of the past. Worth a trip to Kearneys for a trial to see if it could work for you

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

11 months

Had some great conversations at the doors today in Knocknacarra. Same issues coming up: Facilities for teenagers, public transportation, housing, climate action. Look forward to having many more in the months ahead. @SocDemsGalway #Socdems

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

Great to see the student council @Colaiste_Einde continuing to work hard on this amazing initiative. An item on the agenda for the government formation talks?? @paulinegalway @FineGael @greenparty_ie @fiannafailparty

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 months

Sometimes a picture says it all. Active travel measures, walking, scooting, cycling, and a reliable, accessible public transport system in this city would solve most of our road capacity issues. Was delighted to help with this project throughout the year! #BikeWeek2024

Paul O' Donnell

@paul_jiggles

3 months

A great Tuesday morning during #bikeweek with the students from Salerno! This was one action from the @SharedGreenDeal year long project with Salerno, Coláiste Éinde and @MheithealRothar to raise awareness of congestion and student safety outside of the schools in #Galway .

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Back in business tomorrow morning on the Knocknacarra CycleBus with a new recruit! Year 6 of helping children cycle safely to school. Having very positive conversations with @GalwayCityCo about infrastructural changes on this route, but need to accelerate it into action

Galway School Cycle Bus

@cycle_bus

1 year

Ding ding🛎🛎! Back for year 6 of the cyclebus in the morning!Same departure time at Cappagh Stores at 8.05 (Park and Cycle available🚗➕🚲),arriving @KnocknacarraNS at 8.24, & @GSMhicAmhlaigh at 8.27. Join us for a spin anywhere along the route! #CycleBus #SafeRoutesToSchool

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@acurno

6 months

I'm running in this years local elections in Galway City West because I believe it's time for change. We need to elect new people who have a fresh vision for this city. Any support or donation towards my campaign would be greatly appreciated! #SocDems

Help Elect Alan Curran to Galway City Council, organized by Alan Curran

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 months

Removal of metal barrier and wider more accessible footpath on McHugh Avenue in Mervue. Was very happy to spend my LIS money on this and similar projects, helping remove barriers to active travel all over our city. With thanks to the Rec&Amenity team in @GalwayCityCo 👏

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

Absolutely fantastic debate happening here @Colaiste_Einde on climate change. #GE2020

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Had a lively debate with @AlanCheeversFF earlier on @GalwayTalks about the NTA approval of the Roscam junction, where I was asked "are you anti-cars?". Advocating for active travel schemes should not lead to conflict. Safer streets benefit everyone, including motorists. Listen 👇

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 months

Only sports utility vehicle you'll ever need! #LocalElections2024 #SocDems #Vote4Change

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 months

These gates need to be removed as the rationale for their retention no longer exists. Council have committed to removing 3 (out of 75!) on a trial basis, but this needs to be accelerated. Inaccessible for wheelchair users, those with buggies, mobility devices, cargo bikes &trikes

Galway Pulse

@galwaypulse1

6 months

A wheelchair-accessible seesaw in Westside Park is inaccessible for many wheelchair users, thanks to the presence of kissing gates at all ten entry points to the park. Full story at ✍️ and 📸 Michelle Geraghty #kissinggates #accessibility #wheelchair

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

Inspirational crowd of students here in Eyre Square. Highlight was definitely Hildegarde Naughton joining in the chants to "Stand Up, Fight Back!", and "Give the people back their Power!" #ClimateStrike

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

Getting the practice in and ready for the return of the @cycle_bus . Happy heads on the two of them. @GSMhicAmhlaigh #BackToSchool

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

Well done to the student council @Colaiste_Einde for pushing for these necessary facilities for our school. Thanks to @GalwayCityCo for the funding! Next goal, safe segregated cycle lanes linking our students homes to their schools, shops and playing pitches.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

It's a manifesto written in consultation with cycling groups and organisations all over the country, including @cycle_bus . A community led policy. "As a general rule, if the cycle network is not safe for a child to cycle on their own, then it fails to meet the required standard"

Niall Ó Tuathail

@niallotuathail

5 years

This morning we launched our cycling manifesto that includes our 12 point plan for safer cycling - focusing on infrastructure, funding and resources to help reprioritise cycling across the country. Read more here: #GE2020 #SocDems

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

10 months

@kleyden7 @GalwayCityCo @GalwayCycling Hi Kevin, are those gates installed at every access point on every bridge the length of the canal from Dominick Street to the University? They're not on any plans for this scheme. Certainly constitute an unnecessary hazard from that photo. I'll check with the team now

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 years

Fantastic work by @Colaiste_Einde 1st years doing a beach clean in Salthill today. 15 bags of rubbish! Great cycle down. @AnTaisce @GalwayCycling @GalwayCityCo @NationalSpringC

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 months

The SocDem cycling policy lists as our priorities: -Increased funding for cycling to make it safer & accessible -Promotion of cycling for school students -Improved access to the Bike 2 Work scheme -An expansion of our Greenway network @cyclistie #BikeWeek

Cycling

Cycling Ireland is far behind much of Europe in terms of cycling infrastructure and approach. The Social Democrats recognise that cycling is a major transport area that can contribute hugely to...

www.socialdemocrats.ie

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

@ancruideen @GuinnessIreland @galwayswestend I'll contact the active travel team about this. They're not the only company that use this footpath as a loading bay.

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Honoured to have been selected by the Galway branch of the @SocDems last night as their candidate for Galway City West in the 2024 local elections. Lots of work still to do as councillor for Galway East, but myself & Eibhlín looking forward to the year & challenge ahead! #SocDems

SocDems Galway West

@SocDemsGalway

1 year

Delighted to announce our two candidates for Galway City Central - Eibhlín Seoighthe and Galway City West - @acurno were approved nationally and by the branch last night! Running to be your @GalwayCityCo Councillors!

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 months

I don't think dropping 300 leaflets around Rahoon was what @roisnithom had in mind when I suggested a romantic valentines walk! 😁 #WorkingDate #LocalElections2024 #SocDems

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

3 years

Inspiring article from the student council @Colaiste_Einde in the @galwayad today about their Foraois na bPaistí initiative aimed at reforesting the country with native trees. We owe our children hope for the future, is anyone listening?

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Pedestrian underpass at Briarhill was under water again this week. 2 feet deep in the middle. Despite regular cleaning & maintenance by the council team, there's more serious issues to be resolved if it's to be safe & accessible for all. I've made representations to the council

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

At the council meeting this evening, we were presented with plans for a new cemetery on the Dublin road in Mervue, which is to be build on an existing soccer pitch. I was one of only two councillors who voted against progressing with this project for two reasons (1/4)

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 months

Kissing gate removed at the Westside playing pitches, making the recreational area more accessible to all, especially those in wheelchairs, with mobility devices, buggies, and bikes. Great to see @GalwayCityCo listening to community needs and acting 👏 #KissTheKissingGatesGoodbye

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

I've asked the Active Travel Team @GalwayCityCo to replace some of the bollards on the entrance to @KnocknacarraNS . Accidents & vandalism have led to significant gaps in the segregation. School restarts in a few weeks. Essential we make it safe before then #SafeRoutesToSchool

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Great contributions from Limerick @CyclingBusLmk and Galway Cycle @cycle_bus buses about their experiences cycling to school. The less said about Willie ODeas contribution about how "dangerous cycle lanes are to residents" the better..🙄

NTA allocates €290 million towards walking and cycling infrastructure

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch.

www.rte.ie

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

4 years

Now this is a vision of Salthill that we can all get behind. @GalwayCityCo please take note and action on it.

#wildatlanticgreenway #barna-galwaygreenway

@GalwayUrban

4 years

Patrick McCabe, Architects: ''The overall goal is to make Salthill one of the best and most attractive places to live in Ireland” Social Distancing measures mean we can trial this 3/4 metre wide cycleway along the Promenade! Contact your City Councillors and @GalwayCityCo

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Good to see this highlighted in a great piece of reporting in the City Tribune by @Barnacles09 . We urgently need red light cameras,particularly outside our schools, and more enforcement of our existing and new speed limits.

Connacht/CityTribune

@CTribune

1 year

Epidemic of motorists running red lights in Galway city

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

80 bikes today. Big thanks to @GalwayCityCo who today providing us with another rack for ten more bikes. It's already full!

Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

5 years

74 students took the bike to school today @Colaiste_Einde . One of the most significant barriers to secondary students cycling in our experience is lack of safe bike parking. More funding is required for such facilities @GreenSchoolsIre @GalwayCityCo @GalwayCycling @cycle_bus

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

A fascinating book on how the private motor car transformed, and then ultimately dominated our communities. We need to change this paradigm. Essential reading for our council staff & elected officials. Thanks @neasabh for the recommendation & the lend!

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Lots of fun this morning with over 50 children, parents & grandparents on the Knocknacarra CycleBus. Active travel to school was in full flow with dozens of families & groups of friends walking, scooting, wheeling and cycling. We need safe routes to school to encourage even more

Galway School Cycle Bus

@cycle_bus

1 year

Great end to #BikeWeek on the cycle bus! There was on average over 120 children cycling into @GSMhicAmhlaigh nearly every day. The daily congestion was at the bike racks rather than vehicular traffic on the roads! #CycleBus 🚲🌞☺️

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

The Land Development Agency may have identified space for 2,200 homes at Merlin, but we cannot sacrifice precious green areas, recreational zones & vital biodiversity hotpots for this purpose. It's vital we provide homes & quick, but not at natures expense #MerlinWoods @CTribune

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 years

@CladdaghSwan @GalwayCycling I didn't think a children's bike was a vehicle. What about kids scooters? Are you suggesting we ban them from the prom unless they are piloted by law abiding and responsible citizens? What about dogs on a leash? Should they pass a competency test?

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

1 year

Literally just finished watching the Channel4 documentary on Shein with my 1st years as part of a module on sustainability & ethics, then this pops into my feed! Quite incredible that this state would openly support a company with such questionable business practices.

IDA Ireland

@IDAIRELAND

1 year

One of the world’s largest fashion, beauty, and lifestyle e-retailers, @SHEIN_Official , has officially launched its EMEA HQ in Dublin. SHEIN aims to create 30 new #jobs in 2023 with a view to increasing that number as the company grows. Read more here

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

6 months

At last weeks council meeting, my motion calling for free public transport for St.Patricks Day and other family-friendly parades was passed by all members. With 40,000 visiting the city, bus and rail can be the easiest, most sustainable & accessible option for a lot of families.

Galway Bay fm News

@Galwaybayfmnews

6 months

Call for free public transport for city's St Patricks Day Parade -

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Cllr. Alan Curran

@acurno

7 months

Great evening yesterday canvassing around Salthill. Common issues raised at the doors: traffic, sports facilities, and access to school places. #SocDems #LocalElections2024 @SocDemsGalway

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