New on-street maps funded through the dublinbikes rental scheme are being located around Dublin city centre by the city council from today.
The maps, which provide directions to find the nearest Luas or dublinbikes stop, gallery, museum, train station or park, use a “heads up” format, where the map resembles the surrounding streetscape rather than the traditional north/south map.
The maps are set into backlit panels which are 2.5 m tall by 1 m wide, similar to the advertising panels which were placed around the city two years ago as part of the deal with advertising company JC Decaux for the bike scheme.
Located in the main tourism and transport areas including Temple Bar, O’Connell Street, Heuston and Connolly Stations, the 20 maps are the final element of the contract with JC Decaux, which included the provision of around 500 bicycles and 84 sign posts.
Lord mayor of Dublin Andrew Montague said the maps would be a great asset for pedestrians. “I have no doubt that they will be a very significant resource for locals and visitors.”
