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Making Cycling Better

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    Sandyford Pedal Pulse is an innovative partnership between the Sandyford Business District (SBD), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), Dublin City University (DCU), and See.Sense. Together, we’re shining a light on mobility — using real data from cyclists to help make transport work better for everyone.

     

    Why It Matters

    Like many urban districts, Sandyford faces the challenge of how to reduce congestion, cut carbon emissions, and create safe, welcoming streets. Getting more people cycling is a key part of the answer — but only if the experience is safe, inclusive, and accessible. Pedal Pulse is tackling this challenge by:

    • Improving cycling in Sandyford: Using data to show where roads and routes can be safer and more accessible.

    • Generating actionable insights: Data from See.Sense smart bike lights provides detail on conditions, safety, and infrastructure performance that hasn’t been available before.

    • Engaging the community: Cyclists, commuters, residents, and businesses all play a role in shaping Sandyford’s mobility future.

    • Raising stakeholder profiles: By leading with innovation, SBD, DLRC, Smart Sandyford, and partners like DCU are showing what active travel leadership looks like.

    • Promoting active travel: Ultimately, the project encourages more people to ride — boosting health, sustainability, and quality of life.

     

    How It Works

    The project has deployed 200 See.Sense ICON3 smart bike lights to local residents and commuters . These lights don’t just improve visibility — they also gather anonymised data on every journey. From speed and braking to road surface quality and near-misses, the data paints a real picture of cycling in Sandyford.

    This data is then aggregated into easy-to-use dashboards, providing both SBD and DLRCC with the insights needed to guide future investment and policy .

     

    Early Insights – Shining a Light on Inequalities

    Although still in the evaluation phase, the project is already highlighting key issues. One of the most striking findings relates to the gender gap in cycling.

    The data shows male cyclists range widely across the city, while female cyclists’ journeys are far fewer and more concentrated, often on routes with high-quality cycle lanes such as the Sandyford to Ranelagh corridor.

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    This clearly underlines the importance of connected, safe cycling infrastructure if we want more women — and indeed more people of all ages and backgrounds — to feel confident choosing the bike.

     

    Looking Ahead

    Sandyford Pedal Pulse is about more than data. It’s about shining a light on mobility and reimagining how we move through our cities. With partners like SBD, DLRCC, DCU, and See.Sense working together, the project is sparking conversations about safety, equity, and sustainability.

    Because a city that works for cyclists is a city that works better for everyone.