Save London Motorcycling & MAG need you to request a solo motorcycle bay in Hackney!Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent Hackney consultation. Hackney are now looking at your responses and will make a decision soon so it’s vital we keep up the pressure!
In Hackney’s plan all-day parking for commuters will only be allowed in solo motorcycle bays - Hackney only has 40 of these, and they’re almost all in the south of the borough. Outside solo motorcycle bays the car parking rules will apply to motorcycles, meaning;
- maximum stay limits or residents-only restrictions in many areas
- prices of £22-40 per day for visitor/commuter parking where it is allowed
This means a ban on commuting by motorcycle in most parts of Hackney. The Cllr responsible, Mete Coban, has said he will deal with this by installing new solo motorcycle bays where they are requested. All you need to do is click on the link below below and send an email to Mete Coban asking for a secure motorcycle bay to be installed in a specific location.
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Request a bayA network of secure bays will give you a safe place to park your bike on-street and reduce motorcycle theft. The Council parking team are busy with the consultation so lets make them focus on something that will actually benefit riders! There are many places in Hackney that need secure bays - the map below shows where existing bays are across Hackney, and what the charges in and outside these will be. Any areas where there aren't any bays need them urgently!
If you can’t think of a place that needs a bay just follow the below steps:
- Think about places you need to park your motorcycle in Hackney
- Check the map below or on our website to see if there is already a bay there
- If not, email Mete Coban and say you need a bay installed here before the new charges come into force. Specify the location as exactly as possible
- Repeat until you’re happy that there is enough motorcycle parking in Hackney for your needs
Map of solo motorcycle bays in Hackney -
click to open in Google mapsThank you for your continued support, and for responding to the latest consultation. Let’s keep up the fight and Save London Motorcycling.
