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What is the safest way to cross Dublin?

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  • 05-10-2004 5:18pm
    #1
    Rredwell
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    In light of recent Luas crashes, and the Wellington Quay accident in March, and the homicidal tendencies of drivers in Dublin city, I'm asking:
    What mode of transport is the safest way to cross Dublin?
    I'm talking about a journey from Heuston Station to Connolly Station.

    What is the safest way to cross Dublin? 18 votes

    Luas
    0% 0 votes
    Bus
    83% 15 votes
    Bicycle
    11% 2 votes
    Car
    5% 1 vote


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    Hagar
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    In a word - Canoe - just don't fall in.
    If you time it right you can go with flow of the tide.
    Watch out for me, I drive a red 40 gallon drum with ESSO on the side. :D


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    peckerhead
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    Corporate helicopter. :rollin


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    #4
    Capt'n Midnight
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    If you are arriving into Heuston by train then ..
    when/If the Phoenix park freight tunnel opens for passenger traffic then you should be able to make the journey without having to get change en-route.


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    #5
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    Tram or walk


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    Yoda
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    Dirigible.


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    secret_squirrel
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    As a ghost - preferably one of the white ones that pacman cant eat...


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    seamus
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    Walk, tram or car. Fastest? Motorcycle or bicycle (bicycle you can get off and walk, bypassing the one-way system). I wouldn't class it as dangerous, but it's not the safest, and never will be.


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    SeaSide
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    With a Garda escort in a Ministerial Merc. Only hazard is occasional potential of getting hit by an egg.


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    BrianD
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    Should you not have a box marked "any of the above"?


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    enterprise
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    I think this poll is a bit unnecessary!

    You can NEVER make any form of transport 100% safe - accidents will always happen no matter how many precautions are in place.

    However driving in Dublin could be a lot better if you (drivers) were better aware of what the environment is like around you when in charge of a vehicle, and knew the rules of the road! I think regular refresher courses (every 2 years) should be in place for all drivers holding full driving licenses to maintain the best driving standards.


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    A Dub in Glasgo
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    A good start would be to get rid of all drivers on Provisional Licences who do not have a qualified driver with them (including the ridiculous 2nd provisional rule).


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    Rredwell
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    BrianD wrote:
    Should you not have a box marked "any of the above"?

    Well, it's an opinion poll of which is the safest. In my opinion it would be by bus - taking only your own safety into account.


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    enterprise wrote:
    I think this poll is a bit unnecessary!

    You can NEVER make any form of transport 100% safe - accidents will always happen no matter how many precautions are in place.

    However driving in Dublin could be a lot better if you (drivers) were better aware of what the environment is like around you when in charge of a vehicle, and knew the rules of the road! I think regular refresher courses (every 2 years) should be in place for all drivers holding full driving licenses to maintain the best driving standards.
    On the radio (106?) they were saying that there was a 20% drop in road deaths in the North. The R system - limited to 45mph for a year after test- no motorway - a provicional driver can only drive with accompanied by someone who is over 21 and has full license for 3 years - sounds good.
    And the kicker , they reckoned that 95% of (fatal?) collisions (they did not call them accidents because that would imply no blame) were caused by people either breaking the law or not knowing it. eg: Down here people think indicators are optional especially on roundabouts.


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