The current CPZ discussion has highlighted for me the lack of adequate cycle parking in the Hanover area. We have a couple of Shefield stands, but mostly in the wrong place and not enough. Regardless of the CPZ decision, I think we need more, and they should be of the PCPP (or 'toastrack') design on street. A space for one car can accomodate 10 cycles which I think is a good tradeoff.

To support residents, I would say that each of the 'ladder' streets either side of Southover should have at least 10 'on street' cycle spaces provided. Also, to support the local economy all of our shops and pubs should have generous 'on street' provision.

The council has a programme for provision of cycle parking spaces across the City, and priority seems to be based on how many people request cycle stands in any area. The council has a form on their website: http://bit.ly/bYHO55  I f enough people request, hopefully we will get better provision than the token spaces mentioned in the CPZ proposal

Any thoughts on where anyone would like to see cycle parking (if indeed they would) most welcome.

 

Simon