San Ramon Rd, West Dublin

Like its neighbor, Amador Plaza Road, San Ramon Road in Dublin does a great job of doing its job - being a main drag. The street parallels 680 right at the 580/680 junction, and its name changes several times as it moves through town. It serves several schools, shopping plazas, and nearly every suburban street.

The town that it runs through is a decent place to raise a family in the Bay Area - far enough from the city to have a suburban feel and not be completely hit with San Francisco prices, but close enough to have the options and the benefits, including great hiking nearby.

It's not exactly a cultural center, but it does its job just fine. Unfortunately, I cannot speak for the traffic because I have not driven through during rush hour, although I can imagine it getting quite busy.