Derby wheels out new cycle parking across city

Derby City Council has installed nine new bike corrals across the city, making it easier for cyclists to travel around.

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.

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.

Councillor Carmel Swan, the city council’s cabinet member for transport, climate change and sustainability, said: “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.”