DOT Transport is led by Dr. Damien O’ Tuama, Ireland’s National Cycling Coordinator.
Damien is a passionate advocator for sustainable active travel and is dedicated to advancing transport strategies that support a greener future in Ireland.
He actively campaigns for policy changes that improve conditions for cyclists and promote active travel as a responsible alternative to fuel-dependent vehicles.
BYPAD
I was engaged by DOT to design the BYPAD (Bicycle Policy Audit), a report that provides an overview of the applied measures needed to implement best practice procedures when developing local cycling policy.
I worked in collaboration with Dublin City Council to deliver this significant piece of work that will inform policy makers and city planners on how to make Dublin a safer city for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
Get Ireland Cycling
Working in collaboration with DOT, Whitebarn Consulting and Sport Ireland, we developed a strategy that would set out how to implement the necessary changes so that cycling could become firmly embedded in active travel culture.
A facilitated community workshop event was held, attended by multiple participants and stakeholders from the commuting, recreation, cycle tourism, transport planning and policy making arenas.
We curated expert feedback and grass routes experience into a cohesive report that would highlight the ‘next steps’ and best practice implementation procedures that could rebrand cycling and active transport as a viable alternative to motorised transport.
Changing public opinion about cycle infrastructure and road safety, demanding an increase in transport spending and capturing the health benefits of investment at government level was key to the success and overall mission of this report.
