Case Studies

This April, Falco manufactured, supplied and installed a new cycle parking scheme at Barnsley Interchange, the main transport hub serving the centre of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Commissioned by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, the project is part of a broader initiative to promote active travel and enhance sustainable transport infrastructure across the borough. As part of the installation, Falco supplied and installed 42 two-tier cycle parking spaces using the innovative FalcoLevel-Premium+ cycle parking system, along with three Sheffield stands to provide six additional spaces designed specifically for non-standard or cargo bikes. The FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier rack is engineered for maximum space efficiency and user-friendliness, making it an ideal solution for high-traffic areas such as transport interchanges, where both capacity and convenience are essential. Meanwhile, the inclusion of Sheffield stands ensures the facility caters to a diverse range of cyclists, supporting inclusivity for those using larger or adapted bikes. The completed installation has significantly enhanced the cycle parking capacity at Barnsley Interchange, offering secure and easy-to-use facilities for commuters and visitors alike. By delivering a durable, low-maintenance solution tailored to the demands of a busy public environment, Falco supported the Council towards another important step of encouraging greener travel choices and reducing reliance on private car use. As with thousands of cycle parking schemes installed by Falco across the UK, the scheme here at Barnsley Interchange makes use of the tried and tested FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle parking system, designed to accommodate twice as many cycles within the same space restraints or any traditional cycle rack or stand. Moving forwards, the two-tier cycle racks are designed to be maintenance free to provide minimal cost of ownership to the Council. Additionally, should there be any unforeseen damage, the modular nature of each structure means that replacing any damaged items is simple and easy to undertake. For more information about Barnsley Interchange or about the FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle parking system, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Falco continues with the roll out of the next tranche of cycle parking facilities across ScotRail's franchised network of over 300 stations across Scotland. Pictured here are four of the latest installations at Huntly, Nairn, Larkhall, Lenzie and Gourock Stations. The New Year saw the start of ScotRail’s Cycle Parking Upgrade Works with the roll-out of the first tranche of cycle parking facilities across ScotRail's network of over 300 stations. The scheme, which got underway this winter, involves the surveying of stations, proposing solutions and the manufacture, supply and installation of cycle parking systems to help implement ScotRail’s cycling strategy. In order to create a network-wide brand feel to encourage more people to cycle to stations ScotRail’s strategy is to install standard facilities throughout the network so that cyclists know exactly what to expect regardless of which station they use. Two key products of the programme is the innovative FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle rack and the spacious FalcoRail cycle canopy. The latest two-tier rack offers superior practicality compared to other cheaper models and is exceptionally user-friendly, quieter in operation and offers enhanced security. The FalcoRail cycle canopy was purposely designed to compliment the two-tier system and offers maximum coverage whilst promoting a open spacious and lightweight design and additional snow loading to cope with harsh Scottish Winters! Falco has already carried out the design, manufacture, supply and installation of secure cycle parking facilities for Conon Bridge, Muir of Ord, Keith and Insch, Huntly, Nairn, Larkhall, Lenzie and Gourock stations, with more than twenty further stations to receive secure cycle parking this spring. Upcoming stations include: Inverness Fort William Glasgow Queen Street Perth Dunkeld Elgin Rosyth Newcraighall Markinch Glenrothes Cupar Barrhead Pitlochry Ladybank Kirkhill   Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Active Travel, announced a £2million cycling legacy fund to promote and enhance cycling infrastructure and services across Scotland’s Railway. As part of the legacy fund, a bespoke secure cycle hub will be installed at both Inverness and Fort William stations. For more information about the ScotRail cycle parking project please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

The New Year has seen the start of ScotRail’s Cycle Parking Upgrade Works with the roll-out of the first tranche of cycle parking facilities across ScotRail's network of over 300 stations. Pictured here are two of the latest installations at Conon Bridge and Muir of Ord Stations incorporating the latest FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle rack. The scheme, which got underway this winter, involves the surveying of stations, proposing solutions and the manufacture, supply and installation of cycle parking systems to help implement ScotRail’s cycling strategy. Two key products of the programme is the innovative FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle rack and the spacious FalcoRail cycle canopy. The latest two-tier rack offers superior practicality compared to other cheaper models and is exceptionally user-friendly, quieter in operation and offers enhanced security. The FalcoRail cycle canopy was purposely designed to compliment the two-tier system and offers maximum coverage whilst promoting a open spacious and lightweight design and additional snow loading to cope with harsh Scottish Winters! Falco has already carried out the design, manufacture, supply and installation of secure cycle parking facilities for Conon Bridge, Muir of Ord, Keith and Insch stations, with more than twenty further stations to receive secure cycle parking this spring. Upcoming stations include: Inverness Fort William Glasgow Queen Street Perth Dunkeld Elgin Huntly Kirkhill Lenzie Gourock Rosyth Newcraighall Markinch Glenrothes Cupar Barrhead Pitlochry Ladybank Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Active Travel, announced a £2million cycling legacy fund to promote and enhance cycling infrastructure and services across Scotland’s Railway. As part of the legacy fund, a bespoke secure cycle hub will be installed at both Inverness and Fort William stations. For more information about the ScotRail cycle parking project please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

This is the new FalcoScandic cycle hub Falco designed, manufactured, supplied and installed at West Midlands Railway’s Wolverhampton Interchange Station, forming part of a city award winning £150million Interchange development, delivering improvements to bus, tram, train and cycle connectivity. The new state-of-the-art cycle hub design, featuring no internal support posts to maximise the yield of cycle parking spaces, provides secure, dedicated, spaces for up to 100 bikes using the FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle parking system. Installed this winter, the new 14m x 6m cycle hub includes the following features and benefits: Supportless internal structure Automatic sliding door Internal cycle parking for 92 bikes using the FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier system Internal cycle parking for up to five non standard / cargo bikes External glass roof cycle canopy Eight external FalcoCam cycle stands to accommodate 16 bikes Fob Reader access control system Energy efficient LED lighting Bespoke branding vinyl graphics FalcoFix cycle repair station CCTV security Powder coated steelwork Speaking of the new cycle hub addition, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Economy, councillor Stephen Simkins, said: “The Interchange is a jewel in the crown of our city and part of the multi billion pound regeneration that is taking place. “The new cycle hub will give people more options and encourages this healthy, clean and green form of transport. “As a city we are committed to improving our infrastructure for more sustainable transport and this scheme complements our ongoing work to improve and grow our cycling network and support our climate change agenda. “The completed Interchange will connect train, tram, bus and cycles in one place and will provide a gateway to our city that we can all enjoy using - and be proud of.” The images attached show the new cycle hub installation, conveniently located next to the station entrance, near the pedestrian footbridge to the city centre. FalcoScandic Cycle Hub The FalcoScandic is a new purpose built cycle hub design with a reinforced construction ideal for areas where extreme weather conditions such as heavy snow loading is a critical issue. The FalcoScandic has been designed with a reinforced construction, over and above a traditional EN 1090 CPR compliant cycle shelter to accommodate a heavier roof load. This has resulted in the FalcoScandic being able to accommodate a maximum load capacity of 200kg per square metre! The FalcoScandic is manufactured from a 100% recyclable galvanised steel frame structure in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461, with safety glass cladding as standard (other cladding options available on request).  The whole shelter is a bespoke contemporary design, which features clean lines through the glass cladding and supported by stainless steel glass clamps. The steelwork is hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 and also meets UK structural design laws with EN 1090 accreditation.  For more information about the cycle hub installation at Wolverhampton Station, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080. Quote credit West Midlands Railway.

These are the latest FalcoSafe cycle lockers Falco manufactured, supplied and installed for Blackpool’s brand new multistorey Central Carpark, located outside the world famous Coral Island, on Central Drive this month. Providing visitors to Blackpool with up to ten secure cycle parking spaces, all in a purpose-built individual cycle locker, the new facility provides complete peace of mind for cyclists, offering robust personal cycle security. Each FalcoSafe cycle locker door, manufactured from perforated profiled steel plate, has been powder coated in a bold slate grey RAL colour as per the clients specification. A wheel channel and cycle clamp has been provided for stability.   The modular design of the FalcoSafe enables the client to provide future expansion by connecting a FalcoSafe unit side by side to create a run as long as required and also when positioned back to back, providing twice as many cycle spaces. The new Blackpool Central Multi-Storey Car Park is the ‘enabling phase’ of the major £300m redevelopment of the former Central Railway Station site. As one of the UK’s most important regeneration projects, the scheme will be the largest single investment in Blackpool for over a century and is expected to create around 1,000 new jobs, bring an estimated 600,000 additional visitors each year, and boost annual spend in the town by around £75m. FalcoSafe Cycle Locker The FalcoSafe is a sleek and easy to use cycle locker offering cyclists with personal cycle security. There are two versions available, one designed for cycles and one designed for mopeds. The bicycle or moped is protected within the cycle locker from the destructive effects of vandals and weather. For more information about the FalcoSafe cycle locker or how Falco can assist your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.