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'Everybody has a shared responsibility' to ensure road safety

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has defended its ‘be seen, be safe’ campaign for pedestrians and cyclists to wear high-visibility clothing amid accusations of ‘victim blaming’ vulnerable road users.   Galway City Councillor and founder of Galway Cycle Bus Alan Curran has slammed the RSA for ‘failing’ in its mandate to protect pedestrians and cyclists.  What do you think? Is this campaign by the RSA victim blaming?   Andrea was joined by Kevin Jennings, Chairperson of Galway Cycling Campaign and other listeners to discuss...

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11.50 19 Sep 2023


'Everybody has a shared responsibility' to ensure road safety


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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has defended its ‘be seen, be safe’ campaign for pedestrians and cyclists to wear high-visibility clothing amid accusations of ‘victim blaming’ vulnerable road users.  

Galway City Councillor and founder of Galway Cycle Bus Alan Curran has slammed the RSA for ‘failing’ in its mandate to protect pedestrians and cyclists. 

What do you think? Is this campaign by the RSA victim blaming?  

Andrea was joined by Kevin Jennings, Chairperson of Galway Cycling Campaign and other listeners to discuss...


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