dublinbikes
dublinbikes & Innovation
It’s been a hectic few weeks in the Mansion House & it doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. In fact I’ve been informed it gets busier as we get closer to Christmas. I am enjoying every aspect of the job of Lord Mayor, even the challenges!
I received great news regarding dublinbikes last week – a new daily record for journeys taken was set. dublinbikes’ members took 7,052 journeys on Thursday 13th October, marking another milestone in dublinbikes’ incredible success. There are now 550 bikes in the scheme. It shows once again the demand for the scheme and for cycling in the city. When we first launched the scheme in 2009 there was a lot of worry that it did would not work. dublinbikes is now one of the most successful schemes in the world and we are planning to increase the number of bikes from 500 to 5,000 in the next five years. Between now and 5pm on 26th October you can give your views on dublinbikes and its proposed expansion. The survey can be found at www.delve-surveys.com/dublinbikes & you are in with a chance of winning an Ipad2 on completion!
The Innovation Dublin Festival started Monday October 17th and continues until November 18th. Most events are free and a full programme can be seen at www.innovationdublin.ie Innovation Dublin is organized by Dublin City Council’s Economic Development Unit and this year’s theme ‘Innovation by Design’ showcases Dublin’s exciting design sector. It also highlights the city’s bid to be World Design Capital 2014. Next week I will travel as part of the Dublin City Council Delegation (PIVOT Dublin team) to the Open Design Congress, Taipei. Dublin has made it into the top 3 & fingers crossed we can go all the way!
