Ealing Borough Gets Share Of Bike Funding

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More cycle parking to be provided for local tube stations

Ealing Borough will benefit from more cycle parking after being awarded part of £3.5 million from TfL.

A total of 30 London boroughs will receive some of the funding, which will be used to create 7,800 new cycle spaces in town centres, train stations, schools and residential areas.

In Ealing 30 new spaces will be created at two Tube stations.

Will Norman, London's walking and cycling commissioner, said: “We are determined to get more Londoners onto their bikes to help to tackle congestion and make the city greener. As well as continuing to make cycling safer, we know it's vital that we make the beginning and the end of people's journeys as simple and hassle-free as possible.

“Alongside our investment in high-quality routes, we are extremely pleased that this new funding for cycle parking facilities will enable thousands more Londoners from all corners of the capital to hop on a bike.”

In response London Assembly Member Onkar Sahota AM, said,  “It's really great that more local people are now choosing to cycle as part of their daily commute.

“We need the right infrastructure in place to accommodate this growing demand so it's fantastic that TfL are investing in cycle spaces in our borough.

“Along with better cycle routes, this will make it easier and safer for Londoners to leave their cars at home and get on their bikes.

“It will also help to go towards clamping down on the capital's toxic air which we know contributes towards the deaths of approximately 10,000 Londoners every year”.

15 January 2019