9.3 - International Gateways
There is increasing demand and appetite for so-called "Slow Travel", where air travel is avoided as much as possible due to its high climate footprint. This will see Dublin Port become increasingly popular for passengers, especially people who will be trying to access the port on foot, by bike, and using public transport. As such, the creation of improved active travel links between Dublin Port and Dublin City Centre, and the provision of facilities such as secure long-term cycle parking and bike share parking, should be prioritised to encourage and enable more slow travel.
9.4 - Park & Ride and Interchanges
Cycle parking and bike sharing should form an inherent part of all transport interchanges and hubs.
9.7 - Mobility as a Service
Bleeper sees MaaS as a critical part of Dublin's transport future, and we are monitoring the development of MaaS systems in other major cities and jurisdictions.
9.8.1 - Smarter Travel Workplaces and Campuses
Bleeper has recently worked with major employers and organisations - including UCD and Sports Campus Ireland - to provide private fleets of shared bicycles for the use of employees, members or visitors. Services such as these can help shift habits and attitudes towards sustainable travel modes and should be eligible for support from local authorities or state agencies.
9.8.3 - Residential Travel Planning
Similar to 9.8.1 above, residential travel plans could incorporate shared bike services, either public or private, which would enable residents to cycle and to access nearby transport hubs.
9.16 - Enforcement of Road Traffic Laws
As a business whose employees and customers use bikes to get around Dublin, Bleeper welcomes any provision which will make roads safer for everyone, but especially for people who walk or cycle. Camera technologies, such as CCTV on public buses and fixed cameras at traffic lights, have been successful at reducing risk in other jurisdictions and we would welcome the widespread introduction of such technology here in Dublin.