70 new bike shelters to be installed in Glasgow - full list of locations

The scheme is being expanded to provide 70 new shelters, offering 420 spaces for people living in flats and tenements who struggle to store their bikes.

Once this third stage has been completed, the project, in partnership with Cyclehoop, will have installed over 200 shelters across the city and more than 1,200 bike parking spaces.

Around 2,750 people are now on a waiting list for a space and the council has said it is working as quickly as possible to meet demand.

Cllr Angus Millar, the council’s climate and transport convener, said: “The majority of Glaswegians live in flats where there is often no storage space or it’s simply unsafe to leave a bike in a communal area.

“These issues can make it much less convenient to cycle and can put people off thinking about cycling as a viable way to get around.

“It’s clear from the popularity of the scheme that if practical solutions are offered, the demand is there, and so it’s fantastic to see more secure storage being installed that’s easy to use and will take away a significant barrier that deters people from relying on a bike.”

People living in tenements often have a lack of storage at home and the shelters also help avoid the inconvenience of carrying bikes up and down stairs. It is hoped the latest roll-out will continue to support a growth in active travel.

Cllr Millar added: “We are committed to further expansions of the secure cycle storage scheme which will help in our efforts to tackle the climate emergency and support a shift to more sustainable forms of travel which is essential if we are to de-carbonise our transport network.”

New shelter locations were identified based on requests from the public and the units, which contain six spaces, will be available for hire at £6 per month. The roll-out is expected to be complete by mid-December.

The council previously confirmed that 120 shelters are planned for each of the next three years, ensuring 720 bike spaces per year. New locations can be suggested through the Cyclehoop Rental website: https://www.cyclehoop.rentals/

The new locations are: