Dublin Docklands

Counting Traffic in the Dublin Docklands

Count Docklands is one of the four projects chosen under the pilot call funded by Smart Docklands in the category of Environmental Monitoring. This project is led by University College Dublin. It will deploy a network of citizen science traffic counters across the Dublin Docklands. This will provide citizens with access to data about different modes of transport used in their local area.

What are citizen science traffic counters?

Count Docklands will use the Telraam traffic counters. These are small devices that citizens can install on a window in their home. The sensor counts the flow of traffic passing in front of the house, and it distinguishes between pedestrians, cyclists, cars, and five types of heavy goods vehicles. It also measures the average speed of vehicles. The sensor is simple to install, it requires minimal electricity, and it doesn't need a Wi-Fi connection. Even better, the sensor displays data in real-time, allowing citizens to see changes throughout the day.

Count Docklands is inviting citizens who live or work in the Dublin Docklands to participate by placing a Telraam sensor in their windows. The goal is to help answer questions such as: Are walking and cycling on the rise? When is traffic heaviest—by time of day, day of the week, or season?

Would you like to host a sensor for free in your home or work place?

You can take part if you meet the following conditions:

• You live or work in the Dublin Docklands;
• Your home or workplace has a window with a clear view of the street from the first or second floor. This means there are no obstructions such as trees, tall hedges, billboards, or lamp posts blocking the view (see examples);
• The street outside regularly has cyclists, pedestrians and cars passing by.