Hup Initiatives conducted a thorough audit of the cycle parking infrastructure surrounding rail and underground stations throughout the London Borough of Ealing. The purpose of the audit was to assess the quality, quantity and utilisation of the existing provision and also to identify locations for the installation of additional cycle parking facilities in line with the boroughs policy of providing a minimum of 50 cycle parking spaces at rail and underground stations in the borough and where additional capacity was identified as being required.
In total 19 sites were audited with nearly 700 existing spaces identified and the possible installation of approximately 900 further spaces outlined.
Consideration was also given to the provision of covered and uncovered spaces, ease of use in line with best practice guidelines, distance from station entrances, cleanliness and security, location and quantity of electric and hire bikes, and the recording of feedback from users and staff where possible.
Recommendations were also made on areas to prioritise and possible borough wide campaigns and considerations such as issuing further guidance to cyclists on how to best secure bicycles to cycle parking infrastructure.
The response to the audit was very positive, the final report was sent to TfL as part of a bid for additional funding for cycle parking. They were very impressed with the content/ recommendations and have released £50K to Ealing Council to improve cycle parking at the train stations audited.