25 Years ago the same arguments about the Ring Road were happening....
https://www.connachttribune.ie/lifestyle/galway-in-days-gone-by-7933461
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“Many people feel that the road is really about opening-up land for development and there is huge merit in looking at other options, including a light rail service, park and ride facilities. and improved public transport,” said Hands Across the Corrib spokeswoman Jacqui O’Dowd.
>“Many people believe that a whole new transport initiative should be looked at before any major decision is taken.
>“For example, there is no public transport across the Quincentenary Bridge at present and there is no awards system in place for people who are car-pooling.”
>She said that improved public transport would greatly reduce traffic between the east and west sides of the city while the option of a light rail network would eliminate any need for a new road bridge across the Corrib.
25 years and very little done other than saying we need the ring road. Imagine what could have been done in that time if we had invested in other options instead of just sitting on our hands waiting for the road to be built.
Cylcing infrastructure is driving infrastructure. Public Transport infrastructure is driving infrastructure.
Because they takes cars off the road and reduce traffic for those who want or need to drive.
Building solely for cars helps no one - induces traffic and limits transport.