Dublin expands secure on-street bike storage network
27 October 2025
by William Thorpe
Dublin City Council has launched its new BikeBunkers service, offering residents secure on-street bicycle storage to make cycling more practical and accessible.
The initiative builds on a successful pilot project and aims to address one of the main challenges for urban cyclists–the lack of safe, convenient storage close to home.
Each BikeBunker contains up to six individual cycle parking spaces. A parking space in a BikeBunker can be hired for an annual fee of €100.
“This service is about giving people practical support to cycle more in their daily lives,” said Jennifer McGrath (first left), Head of Road Safety and Micromobility Unit, Dublin City Council. “By providing secure, affordable bike storage in residential areas, Dublin City Council is helping communities embrace cycling as a convenient, reliable, and sustainable way to get around.”
The service follows a pilot in which 12 BikeBunkers were installed in selected neighbourhoods. All units were fully subscribed, and residents expressed strong support for expanding the scheme citywide. Based on this response, the council has developed a 10-year framework to deliver up to 300 BikeBunkers across Dublin, with an initial four-year service contract.
Following a competitive procurement process, Bleeper has been appointed to operate the service, including the commissioning, installation, maintenance, and ongoing management of the units. Dublin City Council will subsidise the programme to help keep it affordable for residents.
According to Bleeper CEO Hugh Cooney, the partnership draws on the company’s long-standing experience supporting cycling infrastructure in Dublin. He said that secure, accessible bike storage is a key factor in encouraging more people to choose cycling as part of their daily routines.
For the council, the project also supports wider sustainability and mobility goals. Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam (centre foreground) said the expansion would make cycling a more viable option for residents without access to private storage, adding that the service represents a practical step towards creating a city where cycling is easier, safer, and part of everyday life.
The first new BikeBunkers are expected to be installed by the end of 2025, and residents can register their interest at BikeBunkers.ie.
The project forms part of Dublin City Council’s broader efforts to promote active travel and sustainable mobility, alongside improvements to cycling infrastructure and investment in safer streets.
Image: Dublin City Council
