In response to the pandemic, 2020 saw a major move towards encouraging cycling and walking in the City of London and across the capital. As an alternative to public transport and car use, making the most of the fresh air suddenly became very attractive. A report Healthy and Safe summarised an iniative to encourage cycling on Golden Lane Estate. The publication brought together a survey of residents; an overview of current storage on the Estate; an analysis of places to build new cycle storage; and suggestions for improved ways of creating safe and secure bicycle storage. Residents realised that encouraging people to walk and cycle was a good idea but a key aspect for making this happen was the provision of safe storage for cycles, something sorely missing on the estate. Following publication of the report, a successful grant application was made to the City of London Community Infrastructure Levy Fund to encourage cycling; refurbish existing bike sheds; add new public bicycle racks and create a set of safe and secure places for cycle storage.
Golden Lane Estate Residents Association has set up a Bike Users
Group to:
– monitor how the new facilities are being used
– look at use of the old sheds, in particular removal of dead bikes
– consider training and support for new and aspiring cyclists
– devise maintenance projects
To find out more contact imaginegoldenlane
To obtain a secure parking space, contact the Golden Lane Estate office.
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