It is not an exercise to annoy motorists. The point is to show everyone - commuters, pedestrians and residents that there is a better way around. Critical Mass' is a strategy used by bike lobbyists worldwide. You can be part of a creative process by encouraging all your cycling friends and acquaintances to join Dublin's critical mass bike rides over the summer and autumn months of 1996. There are over 10,000 accidents causing injuries and fatalities on our roads every year.
Pollution arising from car traffic causes bronchial and asthmatic diseases.
Traffic congestion causes a loss in productivity, and economic disruption. A car centered transport policy is costly and of little benefit to the wider community. With the explosion in the world's car population, cars no longer liberate. Benefits far more people and is thus far more equitable. Promotes a 'living' city center.