New consultation on proposed e-bike parking locations

A new public consultation is underway asking local residents their views on the location of a further 60 dedicated parking bays across Wandsworth for dockless e-bikes.

The council is keen to stop careless parking that results in pavement obstructions for pedestrians – a problem felt most keenly by parents with buggies, wheelchair users and residents who are blind or visually impaired.

To reduce these obstructions and encourage positive behaviours, the council has drawn up a list of a further 60 locations across the borough where these bikes can be safely parked without impacting pedestrians.

The proposed locations are in the following borough wards: Balham, Falconbrook, Furzedown, Lavender, Roehampton, Southfields, St Mary’s, Thamesfield, Tooting Broadway, Trinity, Wandle, Wandsworth Common and West Putney. Residents can view an interactive map and list of the streets where the bays are proposed.

The council is asking residents to have their say on the proposed locations of the bays.

Jenny Yates, Wandsworth’s Cabinet Member for Transport, said:

“We think e- bikes offer a really useful and environmentally-friendly travel option for both residents and visitors to the borough. But we know that in some cases they are abandoned or parked inconsiderately and end up blocking pavements, making life difficult for pedestrians, especially those with disabilities.

“I’m pleased to say we have drawn up a further list of dedicated spaces where e-bikes can be picked up and dropped off without causing obstructions to others. At the same time, we are continuing to work closely with e-bike operators to ensure that customers are more responsible when they end their journeys.

“We have written to residents in the roads where we propose to locate the new parking bays for e-bikes and look forward to hearing their views in the coming weeks.”

Our online consultation on the proposed locations is open until 1 September 2024 at E-bikes Hire and E-scooter Rental Bays Consultation Phase 2 - Have your say - Citizen Space

All feedback received will be carefully considered before a final decision is made about the proposed locations for the bays.

For further information please email transportation@wandsworth.gov.uk.