Mobility School opens at Eamonn Ceannt Park to Promote Road Safety and Cycling Education

Dublin City Council is pleased to announce the opening of the Mobility School at Eamonn Ceannt Park to promote road safety and cycling education. 

The Mobility School is an initiative by the Council to create awareness about road safety among cyclists and promote the use of bicycles, improving flexible mobility and freedom of movement, as well as reducing individual carbon footprint. 

The Mobility School consists of a replica of the real road with signs, signals and pedestrian crossings to assist people to understand the rules of the road and encourage safe road behaviour.  It is also a great way to enjoy cycling and have fun.

This project will benefit everyone including children and adults who reside and attend schools in the local area and Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The facility offers a safe, controlled environment where participants can learn the essential rules of the road while improving their cycling skills.

The Mobility School was officially launched by Cllr Fiona Connelly representing the Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain, marking the beginning of an important effort to improve cycling education and road safety throughout the city.

Dublin City Council’s Head of Technical services, Brendan O’Brien said, “The Mobility School will provide a valuable learning resource for people of all ages, helping them become more confident and responsible road users. This will also help to increase use of cycle lanes across the city. The Mobility School will encourage active travel and will remind people that cycling can be both practical and fun.’’

David Dinnigan from Dublin City Council’s Culture Community Leisure and Area Services said, “In the long term, this project aims to increase the number of cyclists across all communities and help them gain the confidence, skills, and experience to cycle safely on real roads. This School will provide a safe space to everyone including young kids to adults to grow their cycling abilities and will be accessible to everyone.”

Bernard Brady from Dublin City Council’s Parks Department said, “This initiative is a great way to connect people with their local parks and to promote sustainability and active travel.  It is just not about the cycling, it is about creating vibrant, safer and greener communities.’’

The Mobility School is now open to the public.

For further information and bookings, please contact: [email protected]   Or  [email protected]

***Attached please find photo of Cllr Fiona Connelly and others at launch of the Mobility School***

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