City Centre Secure Cycle Parking

Summary

A new Pilot Project for on-demand secure cycle parking has been introduced to Glasgow city centre.

The Pilot Project has been developed in response to a lack of secure cycle parking in the city centre, initially 12 bikehangers featuring the UCI rainbow stripes where delivered, in celebration of Glasgow hosting the upcoming UCI World Championships.  In addition 8 bikehangers in black colour have been added.  In total there are 20 units avialable for hire.

Glasgow City Council is delivering this pilot project as part of an ongoing commitment to making walking, cycling and wheeling accessible to all by providing the required infrastructure.

The cycle parking facilities are at street level to be easily accessible.  Most of the units are placed on the road in accordance with the "Designing Streets" policy statement and will displace car parking spaces by approximately half a car length.  

This will minimise the impact on pedestrians and the introduction of objects that may be visually dominant within the street scape, obstruct visibility or create blind spots.  Where necessary, the shelters may be placed on the footway and will not impede walking or wheeling.

Funding

This project is funded by Sustrans (through the Places for Everyone scheme) and it is delivered as part of the Avenues Plus Project.

Contractor

The appointed contractor is Cyclehoop, who will be managing the pilot scheme, which includes the booking service using a free app to book a space, manage and monitor the use and access.  

More Information

The new app can be used on ten Bikehangars located in Glasgow City Centre. View the Bikehangar locations.

You cannot use it to access residential Bikehangars - for these, customers should continue to use their designated key.

The app is publicly available on Google Play and the App Store.

If you have any questions send us an Email.