E-bike hire is revolutionising travel in Islington: clean, affordable, and convenient. But careless parking is cluttering pavements and endangering pedestrians. We need smarter solutions.
Too often…
- E-bikes block pavements
- Parking bays are badly placed or ignored
- There's no enforcement or clear code of conduct
Neighbouring boroughs have tackled this problem by introducing mandatory parking zones and now see 90% of dockless bikes using them.
We’re calling for change with the introduction of a Charter for Bike Hire:
- A code of conduct for e-bike companies: performance targets requiring bikes to be parked in a designated location; removal of obstructing bikes within one hour of being reported; action to prevent hacking of bikes
- Mandatory parking zones to enforce clear, consistent rules; these should be on the highway wherever possible
- Unified standards across central London for simplicity and fairness
- More cycle bays in practical, high-use locations
- Proper consultation with residents on where bays should go
Help make our streets safe, accessible and smartly organised by signing our petition below. You can also tell us what you think of this campaign and suggest parking locations by contacting us.
Together, we can fix this. Let’s end the pavement chaos.
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A Charter for Bike Hire
E-bike hire is revolutionising travel in Islington: clean, affordable, and convenient. But careless parking is cluttering pavements and endangering pedestrians. We call on the council to improve e-bike cycle parking in Islington by creating a Charter for Bike Hire: to introduce a code of conduct for e-bike companies; push for unified standards across London; and create a network of mandatory parking zones, chosen after proper consultation with residents.