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The projects listed below are a small selection of the wide range of smart initiatives being carried out across our partner cities. Click on each of the projects to view more information.

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Cork City Council rolls out the largest Local Authority EV fleet in the Country

Cork City Council has taken the lead nationally by putting up to 76 electric vehicles (EVs) on the road and thereby creating the biggest local authority EV fleet in the…

School Streets: Improving Safety and Wellbeing for primary School Pupils

Launched in November 2019, the Fingal County Council School Streets initiative explores how car-free zones outside schools can create safer, cleaner and more environmentally friendly spaces. The initiative is being…

Blanchardstown Public Mobility Hub – Smart, Sustainable, Accessible Mobility Options

Reducing our reliance on private cars is an important step towards decarbonisation, improving mobility and reducing congestion. In 2020, Fingal County Council launched an innovative, new Public Mobility Hub, providing…

Smart Mobility Hub

In an effort to reduce staff reliance on private cars, Dublin City Council, launched “The Smart Mobility Hub Challenge”, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland under the Small Business Innovation Research…

Smart Bike Lights – Crowdsourcing Cycling Data for Better Planning

Cycling is one of the most sustainable forms of transport, positively impacting on emission levels, congestion, and health. In recent years there has been a major, and welcome, increase in…

Last Mile Delivery

A desire to find a way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of urban deliveries was the inspiration behind the “Last Mile Delivery Challenge”. Launched in late 2018, the project…

Free Now Match Pilot Optimising Taxi Usage

Developing and supporting more flexible, efficient and sustainable forms of transport for the Dublin region is a key priority for Smart Dublin. A huge number of Dubliners and visitors to…

The Dublin Region EV Charging Working Group: Supporting Dublin’s Transition to Low Emission Mobility

Dublin’s Local Authorities are taking steps to decarbonise our city region. Electric Vehicles (EVs) play a key role in enabling the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy powered…

HGV App: Citizens empowered check in Real Time if 5+ axle vehicles have permit to be on the city

The Dublin City Council HGV Management Strategy was introduced in 2007, shortly after the opening the Dublin Port Tunnel. The HGV Strategy provides for a ban on 5+ axle vehicles…

Wayfinding with Route4U: How 30 seconds and a smart phone can improve accessibility anywhere

In 2017, Route4U won the Smart Dublin SBIR Wayfinding Challenge initiated by Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland. The company secured funding to develop…

Pedestrian Counters (IoT Pilot)

Measurement of footfall (pedestrian counting) can be a major indicator of urban and rural activity and the success of initiatives and events. Limerick City and County Council has introduced pedestrian…

Intelligent City Cycling

Getting more of our citizens cycling is one part of the solution to urban mobility. If more people, especially commuters, are cycling not only will it reduce congestion and pollution,…

Real Time Passenger Information

Your bus will let you know when to leave the house! Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) has made using public transport easier. It provides valuable information for transport providers and…

Cork City Council Electric Vehicle Fleet

Cork City Council currently has a fleet which includes three EV vans, a Nissan Leaf and three Pedicels. Cork City Council’s EV and Pedicel fleet has been part funded through…

Traffic Management Centre

The Dublin Traffic Management and Incident Centre is a single control room in a secret location that handles traffic management for the Greater Dublin Area. traffic management centre Powered by…

Urban Traffic Management Centre

Galway has been at the forefront of using intelligent transport solutions (ITS) to manage transport systems and infrastructure. The Galway Transport Strategy recognises this and sets an ambition that all…