Cycle lane on North Ring Road going North between Lower Glanmire Road and Colmcille Avenue
While the cycle routes planned between Little Island and the Lower Glanmire Road will serve commuters living in the city and working at Little Island, commuters living in the North East suburbs of Mayfield and Montenotte would be highly unlikely to avail of them due to the danger of cycling Northward on the North Ring road. Given the disparity of speed between cyclists and vehicles proceeding Northwards due to the steep slope, the presence of 2 narrow lanes with no hard shoulder, the division from single land to two lanes at the bottom and the lane changing near the top caused by traffic turning right, it would be excessively risky for commuters to consider cycling. There is no bus or rail service linking the areas so the only option is to travel by car. There is a sufficiently wide grass verge to the West of the road to accomodate a cycle lane so it would not cost a lot to provide one. In my opinion, there is no need for a cycle lane on that section going down (Southward) as there is little difference between the speed of vehicles and bicycles which dramatically reduces risk.
Plan to provide a cycle lane going Northward on the North Ring Road at Silversprings.
Many residents of Mayfield and Montenotte work at Little Island, there is no bus or rail link and although the planned cycle routes between Little Island and the Lower Glanmire Road would be useful to city centre and Tivoli residents, these residents also have the option of commuting by bus and rail whereas residents in Mayfield and Montenotte must either travel by car or bicycle.