Sir, - Hats off to RTE for introducing mileage allowances for work trips by bicycle (The Irish Times, January 3rd).
Promoting bike use makes business and environmental sense: more efficient use of expensive parking spaces; time saved in traffic jams; productivity gains through having a fitter, more alert and healthier workforce taking less sick leave.
I bet that as a safe cycle network takes shape in Dublin city, company bicycles will become the first choice for future urban business trips. - Yours, etc.,
Damien O Tuama, Chairperson, Dublin Cycling Campaign, Windy Arbour, Dublin 14.