Seeking smart, innovative and low cost solutions to increase the number of people cycling in Dublin.
The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Challenge is a joint initiative between Smart Dublin and Enterprise Ireland and is open for applications from 8th March until 3rd May 2016. Successful applicants will be selected by an open competition process run in two phases. The competition is open to any organisation, developers of ICT and software solution providers, universities and service providers.
Find out more on how to apply for the challenge here.
There are a number of sources of data that may inform your cycle solutions. You can search for cycle data on Dublinked, also visit www.nationaltransport.ie and www.dublincitycycling.ie for more information. The Transport for Ireland Cycle Journey Planner is a great source of route information, incorporating ease of use and dublinbikes station locations into recommended cycle routes.
- Cycle flows:
- Modes of travel, CSO POWSCAR
- Real time: dublinbikes, cycle counters
- Annual traffic counts (canal cordon), pedestrian footfall , see ‘Getting into Dublin’ infographic
- NTA surveys
- Crowdsourced: strava heatmap
- Infrastructure:
- Safety and security:
- Road collisions (Road Safety Authority)
- Crowdsourced: Dublin Inquirer Bicycle Collision Tracker
- No of cycle thefts, see Cycle Campaign infographic
Presentations from the SBIR Challenge Information Evening:
Maria Gavin – Enterprise Ireland
Jamie Cudden – Smart Dublin Manager
Sarah Scannell – Cycling and Walking Promotions Officer
David Timoney – Dublin Cycling Campaign
Pauline Riordan – Dublinked Manager
