Cycling to Worcester’s city centre just got a lot easier, thanks to the arrival of new secure bike lockers at the Arches, opposite Foregate Street train station, making it easier and safer to store a bike.
The enclosed lockers store bikes individually and are available to hire at an hourly rate, through the Bikedok app without the need for personal locks or keys.
Once booked, users can leave their bike, helmet and any bags stored while they work, shop or travel. The lockers are provided by Bikedok and can be booked and pre-booked through a mobile phone application, which also shows how many lockers are currently available.
The lockers are priced at 45p per hour, or in bundles of £1.40 for four hours or £2.40 for eight hours. There are different sized lockers for standard bikes and for cargo bikes, both at the same price.
More information is available on the Bikedok website or by downloading the Bikedok app to your smart phone.
Chris Jardine, Co-founder of Bikedok said: “Cyclists deserve more choice than just bike racks and heavy locks. Bikedok gives them genuine peace of mind, allowing Worcester bike riders to leave their bikes in a secure location in the city centre.”
Councillor Hannah Cooper, Vice Chair of Worcester City Council’s Place and Economic Development Committee said: “These new lockers are a practical step towards making cycling a more attractive option for commuters and visitors to Worcester.
“Secure bike and cargo bike parking is essential if we want people to choose active travel, and this location near Foregate Street station is ideally placed to support that.”
The lockers form part of the City Council’s efforts to encourage more active and sustainable travel choices for people in Worcester.
They are positioned opposite the railway station, close to the new music note-shaped bike stands installed at The Arches, and will form part of an Active Travel Hub – bringing together different travel options in the area for Worcester visitors.
