Brighton: Rollout of cycle hangars could continue

Councillors will be meeting this afternoon to discuss the cycle hangars project which was paused in Autumn last year after a request by councillors for a review.

Currently 71 hangars have been installed. They provide 426 cycle spaces in the city. All of these are being used and the council said there is a waiting list of more than 1,000 people.

The full 150 hangars would allow enough space for 900 bikes.

Hangars in Kings Road, Brighton (Image: The Argus)

Councillor Trevor Muten, chairman of the transport and sustainability committee said: “It’s clear there is huge demand for cycle storage from residents and, if agreed, continuing the installation of 79 more hangars will certainly help meet this need.

“It’s important we look at the long-term management of the scheme and so I think it would be a good chance for us to explore what benefits an ‘in-house’ option could provide in the future. 

“We want to give residents the best options and infrastructure to make inclusive active travel choices that work for all. Cycle hangars give people without storage space an affordable way to keep their bikes safe and secure.”

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The Argus originally revealed the council’s plan to install bike hangars across the city in September 2021.

It originally announced 100 bike hangars but this soon was increased to 150.

Brighton and Hove City Council will also be looking at the option of bringing the management and maintenance of the cycle hangar scheme in house so it could receive income directly from hangar rentals.

The hangars are currently managed by Falco and cost £60 per year or £39 for six months.

The hangars provided by the council are cheaper than some London authorities which charge more than £70.