The first unit just rolled out in Dublin. London now has over 100 so let’s hope the Irish project works.
New bike storage units, or hangars, designed to prevent theft and give Dubliners new spaces to park their bikes have been unveiled in the city.
The first hangar has just been installed by Dublin City Council at John Dillon Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8, just off Francis St in the south inner city.
The installation of the unit is part of the council’s Beta Projects concept; essentially a plan to make small changes to public spaces in Dublin for the better.
Each hangar can hold six bikes. Those looking to book a spot for their bike will rent out a space for a year and will pay annually.
With reflectors so drivers don’t hit it in the dark.
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In London, where the concept was developed, a place for one bike costs the equivalent of around €38.
The hangars each take up one car parking space and will be placed by the side of the road, taking the place of on-street vehicle parking.
The council is now inviting public submissions on the idea, with a view to rolling out the project if the trial is successful.
You can send your submission to [email protected] or see the project’s website - www.betaprojects.ie
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The units are manufactured in the UK by the cycling infrastructure company Cyclehoop.
Each hangar sits in an on-street parking space; six bikes in the space of one car.
Their introduction to Dublin follows the huge success of the hangars in London.
As well as being installed in residential areas there, local councils have installed them in public places like parks and schools, and at blocks of flats to provide secure, sheltered parking for bikes.
The keys for the units – which are cemented into the pavement – are only given to paying customers.
In residential areas they are seen as excellent for those who live in houses and apartments with no room inside to store bikes.
Many properties also have no front or back gardens or yards, meaning those who cycle must resort to locking their bikes up outside.
Under construction in the last few weeks; hopefully there’ll be plenty more of this activity.
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