Call for 1,000 bike hangars in Bristol to meet huge demand
By Ellie Pipe, Thursday Mar 4, 2021
Campaigners calling for the installation of 1,000 new bike hangars in Bristol say the issue is one of social justice.
There are currently only 15 of the lockable steel pods in the city, yet the demand runs into tens of thousands of people, according to a new report by Bristol Cycling.
The campaign organisation says the lack of secure storage facilities is a major barrier preventing many people from cycling and argue it is often those on the lowest incomes who are disproportionately affected by this.
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