1. City Bike - Appendix 1
01 On board computer
02 No visible cables
03 Bell
04 Front light
05 Integrated dynamo
06 Integrated brakes
07 Anti-slip pedals
08 Stand 02 01
04
03 12
09 Chain guard
10 Spoke wheels
11 Wide tyres
13
12 Two back lights 05
06
14
08
09
13 Surface of advertising 10
07
14 Integrated gears 11
St Stephens Green
Proposed City Bike Station Location
congestion and also improve the general functionality
Background and amenities of cities.
Dublin has started to address this issue through the
The strategic management of traffic flow throughout the
introduction of park & ride facilities, QBCs, cycle lanes,
city is one of the major challenges currently facing Dublin
additional taxi licences, feeder buses and improved bus,
City Council. The vibrant performance of our economy
rail and tram network connectivity.
and the population growth within the greater Dublin area
and surrounding counties in recent years has led to
Other options, such as city bike schemes can play a
near-full employment which has stimulated levels of car
further role in the effective implementation of transport
ownership. As a result, congestion levels have escalated
policy in coming years.
dramatically and the sustainablilty of Dublin city as an
accessible location is seriously compromised as average
traffic speeds decrease every year. Vision
The proposer shares Dublin City Council’s vision for the
Linking Transportation Options streets of Dublin, a vision where people travel throughout
the city with relative ease of movement, thereby reaping
In numerous cities worldwide, local authorities are
the full benefit of all that Dublin offers.
in a position to offer citizens a variety of inter-linked
transportation options. These help alleviate traffic

2. For many years various environmental interest groups The proposer would remain responsible for all aspects
have highlighted the potential in encouraging citizens of the scheme including installation, operation and
to use bicycles instead of their cars. Schemes such ongoing maintenance.
as dedicated cycle lanes have helped to stimulate an
increase in the use of bicycles in Dublin, however, in Bike Scheme Facility
order to truly make a difference additional schemes
need to be introduced. Universally accessible- both to residents and
visitors alike.
Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week
Introducing City Bike Adaptable and expandable, in line with the changing
needs of users.
Schemes The proposer recommends an initial minimum of 25
Bike Stations with the minimum of 500 bikes
The proposer has spent over a decade developing
It is proposed that all elements would carry Dublin
this service which has been introduced in a number of
City Council branding and that there would be no
European cities to date, including Lyon where 40,000
provision for commercial advertising.
kilometres are cycled each day across the City Bike
Scheme Network. This equates to a trip around the
world.
Working closely with the local authority, the proposer The Bicycle
devises and tailors a self funding bike scheme which
The proposed Dublin City Bicycle is of a new generation
addresses the specific needs of the individual city. This
and the result of over a decade of continuous and
includes the strategic selection of bike station locations.
extensive investment. It will be customised to the
requirements of Dublin City Council and will consist of
Once an agreed network has been mapped, the
solid rubber tyres which do not puncture, cushioned
proposer will then supply, install and operate the entire
seating, bell, brake lights, front basket, lock, gears,
City Bike Scheme on behalf of Dublin City Council. The
on-board diagnostics and front & rear lights. We have
City Bike Scheme should provide potential cyclists with
designed our bicycle to withstand weather extremes
a real alternative to the use of cars. It should stimulate
and to be virtually vandal-proof.
awareness of the bicycle as a viable transit mode
Each bike is identified by a customised Dublin City
and should complement the existing public transport
Council number.
service.
Dublin City Bike Scheme Maintenance Programme
Objective The proposer would be wholly responsible for the
ongoing maintenance of the Dublin City Bike scheme.
It is proposed to provide a public bicycle rental system Some of the key elements of this would be:
for Dublin, which will provide a set of intelligent bicycle
stations at various locations in Dublin, under the control
Installation of bicycle stations
of Dublin City Council, but managed and maintained by
Marketing/promotion of the scheme
the proposer.
Continuous maintenance of all stations and bicycles
Cleaning & repairs
The scheme would promote a bicycle friendly
Constant monitoring of stations
environment by allowing users access to a rental
Redeployment of bicycles as required
bicycle from any of the stations for a limited period of
Complete administration of the scheme
time. It would primarily be intended to promote cycling
and in particular to encourage increased use of cycling
for short journeys in or around the city centre by people
who might not previously have contemplated this mode
of transport.

3. Dublin Wayfinding Scheme -
Appendix 2
An Approach to Wayfinding
and Information
To successfully deliver a wayfinding strategy for Dublin,
visitor management, pedestrian movement patterns,
public transport and ongoing urban realm initiatives must
be understood.
The development of a wayfinding strategy for any city
is a complex, scientifically based challenge. In order
to best meet Dublin’s needs in this area, the proposer
commissioned a leading design and manufacturing firm
St Stephens Green
that specialises in wayfinding development, to help us Proposed Combination Panel Location
develop a bespoke solution and design for Dublin.
Together with Dublin City, the proposer would analyse The Family of Structures
and evaluate the existing strategic studies, working
with Council planners and other stakeholders to The signs employ the Dublin City Council corporate
develop a workable programme of strategic design and colour palette, building upon their guidelines to increase
implementation. tonal contrast and legibility where necessary. The header
and finger panels have been carefully proportioned so
Key parts of the process: that the vivid blue will attract attention on the street,
Defining fundamental wayfinding principles without being over-powering. The map panels will be
Defining primary movement patterns - vehicular, public produced with high resolution, digitally printed vinyl,
transport and pedestrian bonded to the rear of toughened glass. This specification
Forming a hierarchy of major pedestrian routes, offers a method of updating graphics in those areas of
hubs and nodes the city experiencing rapid development.
Creating a location plan for information-bearing
structures Clutter Reduction
Creating guidelines for information content
Dublin is currently challenged by a proliferation of
Design Direction directional street signage, little of which is co-ordinated
in appearance. Many of these are single directional,
- Dublin in Profile adding to pavement clutter and impacting negatively on
sightlines.
Dublin boasts a built environment populated by many
distinctive buildings, monuments and vistas. It’s a city Our family of wayfinding structures offers the opportunity
of diverse architectural periods and styles, with a robust to remove several hundred individual signs from the
cultural heritage to match. In this concept the proposer streets of the city.
looks to celebrate Dublin’s past, present and future by
taking unique details from the surrounding environment The proposer will design, supply and maintain an
and profiling them into the base of the signs. Using extensive network of bespoke wayfinding systems
modern laser-cutting techniques, these details create throughout Dublin.
bespoke signs for individual character areas.

4. Millennium Bridge
Proposed Fingerpost Location
Extruded aluminium fingers,
powdercoated with
Fingerpost
vinyl lettering
Cast stainless steel brackets
Fingerposts are a valuable element for
wayfinding in dense urban areas where
directional information, viewed from
a distance, is useful and convenient.
Fingerposts act as reminders, way-
markers and confirmation that one is
Square stainless steel “on the right track”.
post with shot-peen finish
The robust yet elegant post supports
up to eight large finger panels, each
with English and Irish destination
names. The extruded aluminium
finger panels, powdercoated blue
with applied lettering, are fixed to the
upright with stainless steel brackets.
Stainless steel collar with
Laser etched graphics
and shot-peen finish
The lower branding and profile collars
are produced in vitreous enamel and
laser-cut stainless steel, completing the
Laser cut stainless steel
collar with shot-peen finish clean, architectural structure.

5. Extruded aluminium
fingers with cast stainless
steel brackets.
Powdercoated finish
Combination Panel with vinyl lettering
Integrating the benefits of fingerpost Square stainless steel
post with shot-peen finish
and map panel, the combination panel
is appropriate for pedestrian “hubs” 5mm stainless steel
surround
or locations where a large amount of
directional and mapping information Vitreous enamel
tray with screenprinted
must be provided. The fingerpost, lettering
extending upwards from the medium-
width panel acts as both a directional
guide, and also a beacon to those who
wish to refer to the map-panel below. Digitally printed graphics
behind glass panel
The construction and finish of the
combination panel is identical to the
other monolith, with the fingerpost
extension and slightly wider panel as
Stainless steel tray
the only distinctions. with laser etched graphics
and shot-peen finish
10mm Laser cut
stainless steel plate
with shot-peen finish
Map and Directional
Monolith Square stainless steel
post with shot-peen finish
Taking into account the tightly knit
Vitreous enamel
streets of Dublin’s centre, a tall, slim- tray with screenprinted
lettering
line panel with both directional and
mapping information is suitable due to 5mm stainless steel
surround
the small amount of space required for
each structure.
Specific area names and destinations Digitally printed graphics
behind glass panel
are printed on the blue vitreous enamel
header panel, which can be related to
the area map below when necessary.
The map panel supplies the user with
the necessary “you are here”, and can Stainless steel tray
with laser etched graphics
offer a range of other amenity, transport and shot-peen finish
and attraction information. Council and
10mm Laser cut
stakeholder logos and other branding stainless steel plate
with shot-peen finish
information can be printed onto the
lower panel, which sits above the laser
cut stainless steel plinth.

6. Heritage Trail -
Appendix 3
Concept
The concept of a Heritage Trail is simple. It
should provide information for visitors to the
city, encourage movement between locations
and most importantly, contribute to the civic
identity of our capital city.
The bidder will supply and maintain a network
of Heritage Trail plaques across Dublin
City, which will provide themed connectivity
between destinations identified in the Legible
Dublin report.
Design
We propose two designs for Dublin City
Heritage Plaque Heritage Plaque
Council to choose from. Each plaque is Szekely Design Starck Design
uniform in appearance and is designed to
complement the diverse range of potential
locations, spanning from Temple Bar to
Christchurch.
The first option is the Martin Szekely Heritage
plaque. The slim silhouette and graceful
arch features link the city of today to its
cultural past. The arch symbolises the bridge,
celebrating the heritage of the River Liffey
and the identity it has created for Dublin.
The second design is the Philippe Starck
Heritage plaque. The textured finish of
the piece and the oar design is also
representative of our ties with the water. In
this instance, Philippe has recreated the
movement of the waves as a symbol of our
maritime heritage. St Stephens Green
Proposed Heritage Plaque Location
Both designs are small in scale, have minimal Szekely Design
spatial requirements and are ideally suited to
Dublin city.

7. Automatic Public
Conveniences -
Appendix 4
The Offer
The proposer currently holds contracts with 81 Irish local authorities
for the supply and maintenance of APC’s. The supply and
maintenance of a number of units has been included as part of the
proposal to Dublin City Council. The featured unit caters for both able
bodied and disabled (wheelchair) users. The entry door opens and
closes automatically at the touch of a button. Signage for opening
and closing is clearly labelled and is also marked in Braille for visually
impaired users. Audible information can also be provided via a Braille
coded special button.
Baby changing facilities also make this APC a family friendly option.
Exterior Features Hydra Design
Automatic Public Convenience
Two illuminated poster panels form part of the exterior structure,
serving the dual purpose of providing lighting in the hours of darkness
and also as an information point for the public in the form of a map or
Dublin City Council promotional campaign.
Functionality and ease of use are combined with the following features:
Automated water and soap dispensing
Automated warm air hand drying
Automated air induction
Occupancy & overstay detection systems
Audio instructions
GSM automated fault reporting system
Audio & visual pre-warning alarm/flashing light prior to overstay
Coat/bag hooks
Perspex mirror
Heating and lighting (variable according to occupancy)
Natural ventilation
Baby changing facility
Concrete lacquered walls to resist vandalism and graffiti
Ribbed effect anti-slip flooring
After each use, the toilet floor is sprayed clean with high pressure
water jets, while the toilet bowl retracts into a wall compartment where
it is sprayed clean, disinfected and air-dried. The bowl washing and
floor cleaning functions are fully automated using a design which was
created by the proposer and is patented. The design uses very few
moving parts, which reduces the likelihood of mechanical failure and
is totally efficient.

8. Civic Communication
Network - Appendix 5
Dublin City Council are aware that an opportunity exists
to improve the level at which it communicates to residents
and vistors alike. Display panels, which will be used for
advertising, will also be permanently available to the city as
a Civic Communication Network. To complete the offer, the
proposer will offer a comprehensive poster design service
and cover the cost of printing and posting these displays
across the duration of the contract.
Cork Street, Dublin 8 Mayor Street, Dublin 1
Top Proposed Metropole Location Below Civic Information Panel
Square stainless steel
post with shot-peen finish
Freestanding Unit
Standard JCDecaux adbox
with 5mm stainless steel
surround As with the rest of the Wayfinding family of
*One side to have
digitally printed structures, the glass-faced communication
paper map/civic information panel
panel is housed within a stainless steel
framework, cantilevered off a structural post.
The lower branding panel is a printed vitreous
enamel panel, positioned within the framework,
Stainless steel tray
with laser etched graphics
and capable of housing electrical control
and shot-peen finish
equipment and fusehead as required. The unit
10mm Laser cut is designed to visually correlate with the other
stainless steel plate
with shot-peen finish structures, sitting comfortably with map panels
and fingerposts alike.