FACILITIES WALKING CYCLING Bicycle maintenance is offered How long would it take to walk or There are various cycle parking Maynooth University participates in the Smarter Travel Campus is a hands- to staff and students every second cycle to Maynooth University? locations throughout the campus yearly active challenges organised by the on programme working with Third Level Wednesday during term time. The Cycle Smarter Travel team at the NTA. For more some of which are covered. The Institutions to implement campus travel Check out the time band to see how Clinic will be on campus to look after all information see smartertravelcampus.ie plans - or actions to encourage and long it would take you to walk or cycle to main cycle parking areas are your cycling needs. walk, cycle, The Cycle to Work scheme is available to support students and staff to and from campus. take public transport or carpooling covered by CCTV, and there is a There are several repair kits available and all staff at Maynooth University . Don’t forget to use the cycle planner to lot of natural surveillance for most a cycle repair stand is located in the cycle on the commute to campus. find the best route for you of the cycle parking locations. shelter between the Bio-Science Building You can use a salary sacrifice arrangement to save up to 52% of the retail price of Cyclists are strongly encouraged and the Phoenix Restaurant on the north Smartertravelcampus Walking paths on campus are well campus. bike and equipment. signed, well-lit and secure. to ensure that they lock their Smartertravelcampus bicycle appropriately with a strong lock. See the map for the locations of the bike parking. www.transportforireland.ie PUBLIC TRANSPORT LEAP CARD FACILITIES Maynooth lies on the Western Both bus routes are the same until they TFI Leap Card is a convenient There are several active commuting Suburban railway line which goes to reach Lucan; from here the 66 travels facilities available on the Maynooth Dublin city centre (Pearse Station, Tara to Maynooth via Leixlip, and the 67 via way to pay for public University’s campus. St, Connolly Station and Docklands) Celbridge. transport services in Dublin, as well as Drumcondra, Broombridge, Student lockers are located in the Arts Bus Eireann: operates daily services Ashtown, Navan Rd. Parkway, Castleknock, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Building, Callan Building and Loftus Halls. from: Athlone, Ballina, Galway, Longford, Coolmine, Clonsilla, Hansfield, Dunboyne, Lockers may be rented on a first come, first Mullingar, Sligo, Tuam and Westport. Waterford, Sligo, Athlone M3 Parkway, Leixlip Confey and Leixlip served basis. Louisa Bridge, making it a quick and Coaches: There are coach services to and Wexford. Maynooth University is committed to convenient way to get to MU. The South Kilkenny, Monaghan, Tipperary, Waterford It saves you carrying change and TFI making the University a cycle friendly Campus is about five minutes’ walk from and Wexford. See the TFI Journey Planner Leap Card fares are up to 31% campus, providing covered cycle shelters Maynooth train station and about 10 for more information. cheaper than cash single tickets! TFI minutes from the North Campus. and endeavouring to increase cycle lanes For staff members it’s also possible to Leap Card users in the Dublin area also You can buy the Student in and around the campus. The shower benefit from smart discount features such Dublin Bus: Maynooth is served by two get Tax saver tickets. The cost is deducted Leap card on campus at facilities at the sports hall, museum and Dublin Bus routes – the 66 and the 67. directly from the employee’s Gross salary, as Capping and the Leap 90 Discount. the KC changing rooms are available Using your TFI Leap Card is easy. Simply Both of these buses depart from Merrion and massive savings of between 28.5% the student union. from 8.00am. buy your card, Top-Up with Travel Credit or Square in Dublin and run frequent services and 52% can be made off the regular to Maynooth. The 66x is an express service. price, depending on ticket type and a period ticket and away you go! your tax band. GETTING AROUND TRANSPORT FOR IRELAND (TFI) APPS CAR SHARING & DRIVING TAXI The TFI Journey Planner App The TFI Real Time Ireland App The TFI Cycle Planner App The GoCar car sharing scheme allows from Transport for Ireland If you decide to travel by taxi you is the only app that integrates all provides information on the you to rent cars for as little as half an can use the free Taxi Driver Check is the only journey planner that real time information services from best cycling routes for trips in hour, using a booking system to reserve provides timetable and map information Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, the Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and the vehicle and in-car technology to app to verify your taxi and email it from all licenced public transport providers DART, Iarnród Éireann and Luas services. Waterford city areas. unlock the car and drive. There is a to a friend. across Ireland. It is the only app that allows The app provides live updates, helping GoCar base at If you are new to cycling or getting out on car park space 14 you to plan and start your journey from you plan your journey efficiently on the TFI and another base at the Maynooth Taxis can also be booked in advance - the bike after a long break, the TFI Cycle your doorstep. public transport network. train station. see transportforireland.ie for licenced Planner will find a route that avoids roads dispatch operators. TFI Leap Top-up App is a The TFI Driver Check App is a with heavy traffic and also avoids difficult For car-poolers there are 14 parking free app for NFC (near-field service that allows users to check turns at busy junctions to help you get spaces on the North Campus reserved for communication) enabled that the vehicle they are about comfortable cycling your bike around town use by car poolers every day during term Android phones. It allows you to instantly to hire has been registered correctly and and beyond. time. These spaces are located in Car TRAVEL OPTIONS top-up your TFI Leap Card, check your that the driver has the appropriate license Parks 2 and 9. balance, collect and buy tickets and check to operate the vehicle. If the information AND SERVICES: For electric vehicles there are charge how close you are to reaching your daily appears incorrect, it is possible to submit points at the northern campus and Maynooth University and weekly cap values. a report. one in the southern campus beside Lyreen House. TRAVEL OPTIONS AND SERVICES FOR: 200m MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY Bus Cycle Distance #877 Bus Stop Number Walking Distance Moyglare Rail Services Campus Entrance Bike Parking Electric Charge Point Carton Showers Car Share C How to Use North Campus E Bus Stop Numbers B All bus stops have their own unique Enter the bus D number. You can use stop number this number to find approx. 23 Mill Street approx. 23 mins. walking #103161 mins. walking out what buses serve Dublin Road #103431 R148 a stop, and when they approx. 7 #3966 approx. 7 mins. cycling R148 A #3981 #3982 mins. cycling are due. #5113 Main Street Download the TFI R406 MAYNOOTH Real Time Ireland app UNIVERSITY to search for information for your bus stop. You can #135461 #3917 find your bus stop number on the bus stop, or on this Maynooth South map for stops close to your campus. South Campus For more transport information, visit TransportforIreland.ie Maynooth Parson Street #6089 #3918 Journey Real Time Rail Park Cycle Driver Leap R405 Planner Ireland Planner Check Top-Up R408 #3008 #3926 Student Leap cards are available from your Students M4 Union. You can top up online at www.leapcard.ie, at #3980 your nearest Payzone agent, or using the Leap Top Greenfield #3925 Up app (for Android). #5114 Campus Legend: A. Library R406 B. Sports Centre C. Student Residences D. Students Union R408 M4 E. Bus stop on site for private buses R405 Information correct in August 2019.