Thirty-five new secure cycle lockers are being installed in locations across Plymouth, thanks to our recent successful bid to the Department for Transport’s Emergency Active Travel Fund.
They include seven extra cycle lockers at the Milehouse park and ride, to help commuters who want to park and cycle, as well as a further 28 lockers at district centre car parks and other sites.
The lockers at Milehouse are available to rent now and the others will be in the coming weeks, bringing the total number in the city to 90.
Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure said “COVID-19 has prompted people to rethink how they travel and one of the really positive outcomes has been a big increase in cycling.
“These new lockers provide somewhere secure for people to store their bikes and will particularly benefit those who may not be able to cycle the entire length of their journey.
“By making cycling an easier option, facilities like this not only encourage people to build active travel into their everyday routine but also help Plymouth become greener as it grows.”
The new lockers are supplied by BikeAway (a Plymouth company who provide lockers throughout the UK) and meet the Sold Secure Gold standard.
They can be rented out for £50 a year (plus a one off, refundable £20 key deposit).
To rent a locker and view a map showing where all the city’s lockers can be found visit the BikeAway site.
The new lockers are funded from the £249,000 awarded to the Council from tranche one of the Emergency Active Travel Fund.