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Brighton bike hangar damaged as council say it will be replaced 'soon'
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swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 28, 2023, 9:40:48 AM1/28/23
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A bike locker has disappeared after it was pictured crushed and damaged.
The bike locker, one of many installed across the city, appeared to have been damaged with bikes still inside the storage space.
Brighton and Hove City Council now say that the locker in Norfolk Square has been removed and a replacement will be delivered “soon”.
Laura King, who has campaigned against the cycle hangars since they were introduced last year, said: “It looked as if a heavy weight had been dropped on the top, forcing the up and over lid to buckle and open at the bottom.
“It's good to see this hangar gone from Norfolk Square today and two stolen residential parking spaces back.”
After hearing about the damaged hangar, Ms King travelled to Norfolk Square and found that the hangar had been removed.
The hangar had previously been placed next to the square with some residents arguing that it took up two spaces for cars.
Cycle hangars were first introduced by the council in 2022 as a way of storing bicycles outside.
The secure hangars, which are around the length of a small car, can each hold up to six bikes and cost around £1 a week to use.
Those opposed to the storage solution have argued that the hangars take up residential parking spaces and are unsafe.
A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: “This is a very unfortunate incident. Our contractor has now taken the damaged hangar away today and they will be delivering a replacement soon.
“At this stage it’s unclear what caused the damage, but our contractor believes a large vehicle may have crashed into it.
“We’re checking whether there is any CCTV footage that could help pinpoint the cause.
“Before removing the hangar our contractor got in touch with the residents whose bikes were in there. Our understanding is that no bikes were stolen or damaged.”
The council previously committed to adding more hangars in the new year after current spaces were filled quickly. The new hangars would take the total number of storage places up to 900 bikes.
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23283215.brighton-bike-hangar-damaged-council-say-will-replaced-soon/
The bike locker, one of many installed across the city, appeared to have been damaged with bikes still inside the storage space.
Brighton and Hove City Council now say that the locker in Norfolk Square has been removed and a replacement will be delivered “soon”.
Laura King, who has campaigned against the cycle hangars since they were introduced last year, said: “It looked as if a heavy weight had been dropped on the top, forcing the up and over lid to buckle and open at the bottom.
“It's good to see this hangar gone from Norfolk Square today and two stolen residential parking spaces back.”
After hearing about the damaged hangar, Ms King travelled to Norfolk Square and found that the hangar had been removed.
The hangar had previously been placed next to the square with some residents arguing that it took up two spaces for cars.
Cycle hangars were first introduced by the council in 2022 as a way of storing bicycles outside.
The secure hangars, which are around the length of a small car, can each hold up to six bikes and cost around £1 a week to use.
Those opposed to the storage solution have argued that the hangars take up residential parking spaces and are unsafe.
A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: “This is a very unfortunate incident. Our contractor has now taken the damaged hangar away today and they will be delivering a replacement soon.
“At this stage it’s unclear what caused the damage, but our contractor believes a large vehicle may have crashed into it.
“We’re checking whether there is any CCTV footage that could help pinpoint the cause.
“Before removing the hangar our contractor got in touch with the residents whose bikes were in there. Our understanding is that no bikes were stolen or damaged.”
The council previously committed to adding more hangars in the new year after current spaces were filled quickly. The new hangars would take the total number of storage places up to 900 bikes.
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23283215.brighton-bike-hangar-damaged-council-say-will-replaced-soon/
JNugent
Jan 28, 2023, 1:23:33 PM1/28/23
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On 28/01/2023 02:40 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> A bike locker has disappeared after it was pictured crushed and damaged.
> The bike locker, one of many installed across the city, appeared to have been damaged with bikes still inside the storage space.
> Brighton and Hove City Council now say that the locker in Norfolk Square has been removed and a replacement will be delivered “soon”.
> Laura King, who has campaigned against the cycle hangars since they were introduced last year, said: “It looked as if a heavy weight had been dropped on the top, forcing the up and over lid to buckle and open at the bottom.
> “It's good to see this hangar gone from Norfolk Square today and two stolen residential parking spaces back.”
> After hearing about the damaged hangar, Ms King travelled to Norfolk Square and found that the hangar had been removed.
> The hangar had previously been placed next to the square with some residents arguing that it took up two spaces for cars.
> Cycle hangars were first introduced by the council in 2022 as a way of storing bicycles outside.
How can they be outside if they're inside... the fairy-cycle bin?
> A bike locker has disappeared after it was pictured crushed and damaged.
> The bike locker, one of many installed across the city, appeared to have been damaged with bikes still inside the storage space.
> Brighton and Hove City Council now say that the locker in Norfolk Square has been removed and a replacement will be delivered “soon”.
> Laura King, who has campaigned against the cycle hangars since they were introduced last year, said: “It looked as if a heavy weight had been dropped on the top, forcing the up and over lid to buckle and open at the bottom.
> “It's good to see this hangar gone from Norfolk Square today and two stolen residential parking spaces back.”
> After hearing about the damaged hangar, Ms King travelled to Norfolk Square and found that the hangar had been removed.
> The hangar had previously been placed next to the square with some residents arguing that it took up two spaces for cars.
> Cycle hangars were first introduced by the council in 2022 as a way of storing bicycles outside.
> The secure hangars, which are around the length of a small car, can each hold up to six bikes and cost around £1 a week to use.
> Those opposed to the storage solution have argued that the hangars take up residential parking spaces and are unsafe.
> A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: “This is a very unfortunate incident. Our contractor has now taken the damaged hangar away today and they will be delivering a replacement soon.
> “At this stage it’s unclear what caused the damage, but our contractor believes a large vehicle may have crashed into it.
> “We’re checking whether there is any CCTV footage that could help pinpoint the cause.
> “Before removing the hangar our contractor got in touch with the residents whose bikes were in there. Our understanding is that no bikes were stolen or damaged.”
> The council previously committed to adding more hangars in the new year after current spaces were filled quickly. The new hangars would take the total number of storage places up to 900 bikes.
>
> https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23283215.brighton-bike-hangar-damaged-council-say-will-replaced-soon/
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swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 28, 2023, 2:02:46 PM1/28/23
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This is why we need segregated cycle lanes and more 20mph limits. Not sure if its a lack of skill or just sense of entitlement but people just cant drive properly these days.
Spike
Jan 28, 2023, 2:30:45 PM1/28/23
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But cyclists aren’t subject to limits, so what would be the point of more
of them?
Not sure if it’s a lack of skill or just sense of entitlement, but people
just can’t cycle properly these days.
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Spike
of them?
Not sure if it’s a lack of skill or just sense of entitlement, but people
just can’t cycle properly these days.
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Spike
swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 28, 2023, 3:04:20 PM1/28/23
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tigzz 33 mins ago
User ID: 3685781
I think these lockers are a great idea! I would love to own and ride a bike but I dont have anywhere to store it, so Im hoping the council will install one near me one day. We can afford to lose a few parking spaces around the city to accommodate these, given one of these lockers can hold 6 bikes and not everyone wants or can afford to own a car, or even knows how to drive!
User ID: 3685781
I think these lockers are a great idea! I would love to own and ride a bike but I dont have anywhere to store it, so Im hoping the council will install one near me one day. We can afford to lose a few parking spaces around the city to accommodate these, given one of these lockers can hold 6 bikes and not everyone wants or can afford to own a car, or even knows how to drive!
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