May 2017 election. The ward is currently served by Rhys Taylor and Ashley Wood (2019). It is bounded by Birchgrove and Heath to the north, Cathays and Maindy to the south, and Llandaff North to the northwest. Transport The area is known for the Gabalfa Interchange (or Gabalfa flyover), where the A48 Eastern Avenue, A470 North Road, and the A469 Whitchurch Road (south)/Caerphilly Road (north) meet. The interchange is known for its suicides and suicide attempts, although efforts have been made to improve this, with signs to suicide prevention charities now clearly visible on the pedestrian bridge over Eastern Avenue. Bus Cardiff Bus' service 35 bus circles the area before heading to Cardiff Bay via Cathays and Central station. Services 1/2 Bay Circle run along Western Avenue towards Heath or Llandaff. Additionally, the following services stop at the Gabalfa Interchange: 8 (University Hospital of Wales) or (Cathays-Roath-Central Station-Grangetown-Cardiff Bay) 9 (University Hospital of Wales) or (International Sports Village) 21 (Rhiwbina-Coryton-Whitchurch) or (Central Stn) 23 (Whitchurch-Coryton-Rhiwbina) or (Central Stn) 24 (Whitchurch-Llandaff North-Pontcanna-Llandaff) 25 (Central Stn) 27 Capital City Green (Heath-Birchgrove-Thornhill) or (Central Stn) 35 (Gabalfa) or (Cathays-Central Stn-Cardiff Bay) Rail There are no railway stations located within Gabalfa, although a new railway station serving the ward was proposed by the County Council in 2000. The nearest railway stations are Heath Low Level and Heath High Level to the north-west, Cathays to the south and Llandaf railway station to the north-east. Walking and Cycling The Taff Trail long-distance footpath and cycle route runs along the River Taff, and is connected to Gabalfa by Llys Tal-y-Bont Road. Cardiff council has plans to build Cycleway 1 along Allensbank Road on the edge of the area. To promote cycling and improve safety, in recent years councillors and residents have campaigned with some success for traffic calming measures, such as Gabalfa becoming a 20-mile per hour zone, raised crossings being installed, and curbs being narrowed. Gabalfa is within a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle of the city centre. Gallery References External links The History of Cardiff's Suburbs - Gabalfa Geograph - Photos of Gabalfa, Cardiff St. Joseph's R.C. Primary School Allensbank Primary School Ysgol Mynydd Bychan Cathays High School Communities in Cardiff Politics of Cardiff Districts of Cardiff Cardiff electoral wards