(1) The current cycle from Ballinacurra Junction to Ballykeefe roundabout (over flyover) - is very hazardous due to the entrance to Shopping Centre at that side. It will be much safer to travel via Ballykeefe side. The flyover was never designed in consideration of cyclists and pedestrians but this change will be some improvement to it. It is also very unsafe navigating your way across the Ballinacurra Road from SCRD at Ballinacurra Junction with so many motor routes converging there.
(2) It will be good to be able to cycle back up the SCRD from St Gerard St - as you could before it was made one-way. The current option via O'Connell Ave (other than Dock road) is not safe - due the high volume of traffic, the number of parked vehicles and the challenging junction at Punches Cross. This change should really encourage more active travel in SCRD area.
I am from the SCRd area and think that it will be a far healthier and calmer place when the excess through traffic is removed. It will be better for Students accessing the Training College and safer for pupils in the schools - both walking and cycling - in both directions.
I also think Henry St will look much nicer with landscaping and will be a better for everyone (including community there) with space taken from motor vehicles
Shared space is the way to go rather than motor vehicles dominating how spaces should be used - we have allowed too much of this in past number of years to the detriment of Health and Environment.
I really think it will be a positive change to prioritize Active Travel rather than Motor Travel as much as possible in the proposed area.
That people would respect more shared space
The SCRd was a road that you could cycle in both directions and also had way less traffic in past