Are you a holder of a valid Irish Disabled Parking Permit (Blue Badge)?
Access Earth is seeking approximately 80 participants to take part in the SPACES (Smart Parking Accessibility and Compliance Enhancement System) Pilot Project, taking place between January and March 2027 across the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin County Council areas.
SPACES is exploring how technology can help improve the management and availability of accessible parking spaces while supporting a better understanding of parking demand and potential misuse.
Who can take part?
You may be eligible if you:
- Hold a valid Irish Disabled Parking Permit (Blue Badge).
- Travel as a driver, passenger, or both.
- Currently use, or expect to use, accessible parking spaces within the DLRCC or SDCC areas during the pilot period.
You do not need to live in either council area to participate.
What’s involved?
Participants will:
- Receive a small Bluetooth-enabled token to carry when using accessible parking spaces.
- Continue to use accessible parking spaces as they normally would.
- Take part in a short onboarding session.
- Provide feedback during the pilot through brief questionnaires.
- Return the token at the end of the pilot.
The token does not contain GPS tracking technology and is not intended to track your movements.
Participant Recognition
Participants will receive One4all gift cards totalling €200 in recognition of their time and involvement:
Interested?
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Your participation will help assess how innovative technologies can support more accessible parking and improve the experience of Blue Badge holders in everyday settings.