E-bike, scooters and EV car-sharing hubs planned for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Plans for 73 new mobility hubs across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown featuring e-bikes, e-scooters, cargo bikes and electric vehicle car-sharing services is now open to public consultation.
Residents in Dublin are being invited to have their say on the proposals, which form part of a wider push to expand shared, low-emission transport options across the county.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has published a Part 8 planning notice setting out proposals for the first phase of a wider rollout of shared transport hubs across the county, aimed at expanding access to low-emission travel options.
The scheme would see 73 designated sites introduced across the council area, providing a mix of mobility services depending on location.
Of these, 65 hubs will cater for e-scooters, e-bikes and cargo bikes only, while eight locations will also include electric vehicle car-sharing infrastructure.
One site is proposed for EV car-sharing infrastructure exclusively.
Chairperson of the Climate Action Strategic Policy Committee and Green Party Councillor for Dún Laoghaire, Tom Kivlehan welcomed the consultation.
“Being selected for this national pilot is a testament to the steps Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has already taken toward sustainable urban living,” he said.
“These mobility hubs are a key part of that journey.
“They are carefully mapped, integrated transport solutions that will provide our residents with real, accessible alternatives to the private car, reducing congestion and emissions in our villages and towns.”
“The success of these mobility hubs relies on community feedback. I would encourage all residents, business owners, and local stakeholders to review the proposed hub locations and detailed design which include improvements such as dropped kerbs, maintaining pedestrian access, and reducing street clutter.”
The works outlined in the plan include the installation of Sheffield cycle stands, e-scooter parking bays and cargo bike spaces, along with wayfinding signage and information poles.
They also include footpath upgrades, dished kerbs, road markings to identify hub locations, and localised pavement and earthworks where required.
At nine locations, the council proposes installing EV charging infrastructure consisting of up to two 22kW charging points, along with associated ducting and utility connections to support car-sharing services.
The initiative forms part of the National Transport Authority-led National Mobility Hubs Pilot Project, funded through the Climate Action Fund and being trialled across five urban areas including Cork City, Carlow, Dundalk and Sligo.
Members of the public can inspect the plans at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire and the council offices in Dundrum, as well as online via the council’s consultation portal. Submissions and observations can be made until July 3, 2026.