Bearsden street benefits from new secure bike storage units
The units are designed to help make cycling more accessible and keep communal areas tidy.
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A lack of safe bike storage is a significant barrier to cycling for many people, with Cycling Scotland stating that a third of households, affecting 1.5 million people, do not have secure places to store their bikes.
The project involved consultation with residents to ensure the storage units met their needs and preferences.
Sarah Smith, group director of communities at Link Group, said: "For many residents, cycling is a fantastic way to stay active and get around, but without safe storage, it simply wasn't an option for them.
Families attended Link's 'Dr Bike' event (Image: Supplied) "Now, with these new storage units, residents have told us they feel more confident about owning and using a bike.
"It's making a real difference to everyday life – helping families get outdoors, promoting sustainable travel, and improving well-being.
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"We're also grateful for the generous funding from regional transport partnership Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) through Cycling Scotland, which has made this possible.
"We hope this initiative encourages even more residents to take up cycling and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, more connected community."
In celebration of the project's completion, Link hosted a 'Dr Bike' session in partnership with the charity Bike for Good.
The session provided residents with free bike checks and minor repairs, with the aim of keeping their bicycles in top condition.
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