Cycle Stands February 2023

Overview

Enabling more cycling is one of the Council’s borough transport objectives. Making travel by bicycle convenient for residents is one way to improve our air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and work towards our goal for the borough to be carbon neutral by 2040.

The Council installs cycle stands where provisions are low and where there is a clear case for demand in cycle parking. The Council also receives requests from residents for cycle parking as many residents living in flats have trouble storing bicycles at home.

What are the proposed changes?

Location plans for new proposed cycle stands are provided below. Each “Sheffield” type stand can support two bicycles (one on each side of the stand). The Council uses ‘Sheffield’ stands which are the most simple and reliable design. They are the most common type of stand and constructed from a single tube with two right-angle bends.

Example of Sheffield stands on the footway

Our priority is to install cycle stands on the footway. However, it is not always possible to find wide, appropriate locations. In those cases, the alternative is to locate them in the carriageway by converting an existing parking bay or yellow line. Cycle stands installed in carriageway parking bays will feature a stand with signage at exposed ends (i.e. beside rows of car parking) to heighten visibility to drivers. 

We are consulting on introducing new cycle stands in the following locations:

Why your views matter

We are seeking your views on installation of more cycle stands in the borough. Your comments will help us decide whether to proceed with the proposals.

If you have any queries or require assistance in other languages, please contact the Sustainable Trasnport Team by email at Cycling@rbkc.gov.uk or by phone at  020 7361 2698.