One thing that almost every London Underground station has next to the exit is a map showing the local area, with sensible things like bus stops, pubs and shops and tourist attractions marked on it. This is usually acompanied by a more diagramatic one showing things like bus connections.
We could really do with something like this in our stations. Luas stations now have at least a map.
One thing I noticed in Lansdowne was a notice listing walking times to various places. This is all good and helpful, but it gives no hint even of which way to turn when you exit the station. Like quite a few other stations, Lansdowne is down a tree lined road, and if you're not familiar with the area, there is little indication of which way civilisation lies. A simple signpost indicating things like Ballsbridge, RDS, Lansdowne Stadium (yes I know that should be obvious), Irishtown.
I'm sure other stations could do with similar treatment.
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