Nine new bike corrals have been installed at sites across the city, making it easier for cyclists to travel around Derby.
Bike corrals are on-street cycle parking hubs that allow cyclists to park and secure their bikes safely. The corrals have been installed in the heart of several communities across the city, giving residents greater choice when deciding how to travel to their local amenities.
Cyclists can find the new corrals in the following locations:
- Birchover Way, Allestree
- Blagreaves Library, Littleover
- Council House, City Centre
- Kedleston Road, Darley
- Parker Street, Darley
- Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth
- Grove Street, Normanton
Cycle parking corrals are also located outside the University of Derby’s Ford Street and Nun Street buildings.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Transport, Climate Change and Sustainability said:
It’s really exciting to see these bike corrals installed across our city. We’ve invested a lot into making our city centre as accessible and attractive as possible for cyclists, and now it’s time for us to focus our attention on communities outside the city centre.
We’ve worked hard to make sure that the corrals are in the right locations and I’m looking forward to seeing our citizens use and enjoy them. By making it easier to cycle to local amenities, we hope that this will encourage more people cycle around their communities, reducing congestion on the roads and supporting our climate ambitions.
David MacColl, Co-founder and Operations Director at Meristem Design said:
We're thrilled to be part of this new sustainable scheme with Derby Council to enhance the urban environment while boosting local biodiversity. These new cycle corrals not only offer secure bike parking but also add to the area’s overall aesthetic, creating a more inviting space for everyone to enjoy.
By placing them near amenities such as libraries and shops, we want to encourage people to embrace active travel and spend more time outdoors. The corrals also help declutter the streets, offering residents and visitors a place to rest, sit, or connect with nature, all while making the city greener and more connected!
Funded by the Government’s Future Transport Zones Fund, the corrals have been installed as part of a wider project to create active travel hubs in communities across Derby. Each corral site has been selected because it will bring significant benefits to the local area, as well as being at the heart of a busy community with high footfall.
