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Cardiff installs smart bike lockers in city centre
Throughout project planning, the council worked closely with South Wales Police and security experts to ensure the lockers are safe and cannot be misused.
At a glance
Who: Cardiff City Council; BikeDok.
What: Cardiff City Council is installing 36 smart cycle parking lockers from BikeDok in the city centre. All of the new units will be fitted with solar power.
Why: The council said it is aware of the issues surrounding bike theft in the city centre, so is keen to provide secure storage.
Where: All 50 units will be fully installed and operational by the end of April.
Cardiff Council in Wales is installing a further 36 smart and secure cycle parking lockers in the city centre, marking the second phase of the project.
It follows the appointment of BikeDok as the operator, after the company secured a five‑year contract with Cardiff Council.
Solar-powered lockers
All of the new units will be fitted with solar power, delivering environmental benefits by removing the need to connect the lockers to the electricity grid, saving both time and money.
An additional 14 units will also be installed by the same operator outside the city centre at the following proposed locations: Victoria Park in Canton, Turning Head Car Park in Riverside, and on the Albany Road/Wellfield Road Junction in Plasnewydd, giving an additional 51 new secure cycle parking units available for the public to use.
“Throughout the planning of the project, we have worked closely with South Wales Police and security experts to ensure the new lockers are safe and cannot be misused”
All 50 units will be fully installed and operational by the end of April. The new facilities will offer cyclists more opportunities to safely park their bike at a small cost of £1.50 a day, £7.50 a week or £20 a month.
To use the lockers, cyclists will need to download the BikeDok app, register an account, and follow the on‑screen instructions to book a secure parking space. BikeDok has passed the highest rated security test at Sold Secure.
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A spokesperson for Cardiff Council said: “We are aware of the issues surrounding bike theft in the city centre, so we are keen to provide more facilities for cyclists to lock up their bikes securely at a small cost, giving them peace of mind while they go about their day.
“Throughout the planning of the project, we have worked closely with South Wales Police and security experts to ensure the new lockers are safe and cannot be misused. These are additional facilities, as the existing steel stands, which are free to use, will remain for anyone who wishes to park their bike at no cost.”
Six lockers will be installed at each of the following locations:
- The National Museum Cardiff
- Queen Street West
- Park Place
- Hills Street
- Central Library
- St Mary Street.
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