THE RISE OFF GRIFFITH AVENUE
My second time to visit this street off Griffith Avenue and not much has changed.
While The Rise might be described as a "quiet cul-de-sac" in some property listings, my earlier suspicions that it functions as a rat-run seem well-founded. It appears to offer a tempting shortcut between Griffith Avenue and Ballymun Road for those seeking to avoid the busier thoroughfares. However navigating this narrow, winding street, particularly with parked cars lining the kerbs, presents a challenge and a potential hazard for both drivers and pedestrians, especially with children playing.
It's a classic urban conundrum: the desire for convenient access versus the need for safety and tranquillity in a residential area. Perhaps this explains the 30km/h speed limit, a measure aimed at mitigating the risks associated with this "shortcut" temptation.
While The Rise might be described as a "quiet cul-de-sac" in some property listings, my earlier suspicions that it functions as a rat-run seem well-founded. It appears to offer a tempting shortcut between Griffith Avenue and Ballymun Road for those seeking to avoid the busier thoroughfares. However navigating this narrow, winding street, particularly with parked cars lining the kerbs, presents a challenge and a potential hazard for both drivers and pedestrians, especially with children playing.
It's a classic urban conundrum: the desire for convenient access versus the need for safety and tranquillity in a residential area. Perhaps this explains the 30km/h speed limit, a measure aimed at mitigating the risks associated with this "shortcut" temptation.
THE RISE OFF GRIFFITH AVENUE