Cyclists will soon be able to leave their bikes in seven new locations across the city, as the council look to increase cycle parking facilities in Brighton.
Members of the council’s Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee are being asked to agree proposals for new pedal cycle parking places in locations across the city.
New on-carriageway cycle racks are proposed for Bonchurch Road, Broad Street, Devonshire Place, Eaton Place, Franklin Street and Walpole Terrace, with an additional extension to the existing cycle parking in Bartholomews. This is in addition to the five sites that were approved in November last year.
The new locations were chosen to help meet the growing demand in the city centre for cycle parking. The council is committed to improving cycle parking provision in the city and encouraging residents and visitors to travel by bike, with residents and traders near to each site also being consulted on the proposals.
The new facilities, part of a £40,000 scheme to improve cycle parking, will be funded with Local Transport Plan money. The new cycle racks will hold at least 10 bikes at any one time.
Since the council began installing pedal cycle parking places in 2008, spaces for more than 600 bikes have been provided at 61 locations across the city.
Councillor Gill Mitchell, chair of the environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee said: “As cycling continues to increase in the city, I’m pleased to see these proposals which will help to meet the growing demand for safe and secure cycle parking across the city.”
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