Case Studies

Falco continues with the roll out of the next tranche of cycle parking facilities across Abellio ScotRails’ franchised network of over 300 stations across Scotland. Pictured here are seven of the latest installations at Dyce, Perth, Girvan, Beauly, Prestwick, Partick Central and Blantyre Stations! Two key products of this tranche of the Abellio ScotRail Cycle Innovation Plan include the FalcoRail-Low cycle canopy and the traditional Toaster cycle rack as demonstrated here at Girvan, Beauly, Prestwick and Blantyre stations. Falco has already installed a total of 1,852 cycle parking spaces and associated canopies at over 40 stations on the Abellio ScotRail network including other recent installations at Haymarket, Elgin, Livingston North, Inverkeithing, Gourock, Linlithgow, North Berwick, Patterton, Howwood and Kirkcaldy stations. Transport Scotland awarded Dutch passenger transport group Abellio the opportunity to run the next ScotRail franchise in October 2014. A key element of the Abellio bid was to increase intermodal transport and central to this was a commitment to install over 3,500 cycle parking spaces within the first three years to increase cycle usage from 3% to 10%. Abellio’s commitment to deliver the UK’s most extensive cycle/rail network includes: £1.6m investment in more cycle parking spaces to have 4,600 by 2017-18. New, fully staffed Dutch style “CyclePoints” at the key city hubs, “CycleParks+” at five others and CycleParks at other stations. For more information about the Abellio ScotRail scheme or any other product from the Falco range, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Four cycle counters and one master data counter installed this month by Falco throughout Scotland, are due to go live! The Cycle Counters, installed on behalf of Sustrans, are new additions to the existing fleet of nine Cycle Counters installed across the region back in 2014.   The new Cycle Counters simultaneously count passing cyclists as well as displaying the number of cyclists throughout the current year and the time, date and temperature. The Scottish Government is aiming to have 15% of all commuter journeys in the capital made by bike by 2020 and the bike counters will provide key data on the increase of cycling traffic. As well as collecting crucial transport data, the Cycle Counters are also being used by the Scottish Government as a promotional device to encourage the use of pedal power. The technology is being used to identify the current number of cyclists within numerous areas of the country and to monitor how this is likely to grow over the next few years. The new Cycle Counters are installed at the following locations: Clackmannanshire, The Devon Way, Moss Road Glasgow Green, Saltmarket, Glasgow Broughty Ferry, Grassy Beach, Douglas Terrace Stornoway, The Hebridean Way, Cromwell Street Scottish Government Master Data Counter, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh The state-of-the-art Cycle Counters, manufactured by ITS Teknik, are a Danish concept brought to the UK by Falco. There are 44 Cycle Counters installed in 9 European countries which are being used effectively in promoting and monitoring the use of cycle traffic. Edinburgh and Glasgow now join numerous European cities including Copenhagen, Viborg, Aalborg, Oslo, Dublin, Apeldorn, Hamar, Tampere, Lidingö and Deventer who already have the Cycle Counters installed on busy commuter routes. A recent research project was undertaken by the Copenhagen Government, who have used the cycle counters to monitor how weather conditions affect the number of cyclists commuting to work by bike through the capital. The counter also has other functionality such as; information updates, measuring a cyclists speed and provide data on distances to transport hubs or provide current traffic information such as the next train to leave. INSIDE THE CYCLE COUNTER At the core of the Cycle Counter is a Generic Traffic Controller (GTC). This is an advanced traffic controller which is flexible, reliable and scalable and will interface with the high quality detector technology. The GTC can operate as a standalone unit or as part of an integrated networked system of controllers, interfacing with other Cycle Counters as well as a number of different types of traffic signs, ranging from simple flash lights and ‘lane markers’ to advanced information displays. When configured as a Cycle Counter, the GTC can provide a number of functions depending on the configuration of the Counter. It is equipped with a modem and SIM card which provides a platform for mobile data to be exported to a central data collection system. The system is self-monitoring, which means that error detection, display and internal processes are identified and information is sent via e-mail to defined user groups. The system can be configured to send daily e-mail(s) regarding operational status and cycle traffic counts. Optionally centralised monitoring via the Internet can be offered; by means of a web browser where you can go to and check the status of a cycle counter any time. The customer also has the opportunity to have an integrated display of counting data at the client’s own website using an iFrame. Additional functionality is also possible from the Cycle Counter’s Web feed and linked to a client’s website. For more information about the state-of-the-art Cycle Counter, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

A new tranche of cycle parking facilities and shelters has just been installed at a number of stations on the Northern England Rail franchise, operated by First Group’s ‘TransPennine Express’. The scheme which got underway in February involved the manufacture, supply and installation of a number of cycle parking systems with associated canopies, along with the provision of cycle wheel stair ramps - to facilitate the process of manoeuvring bikes up and down stairs with ease. To date, Falco has supplied TransPennine express with over 480 secure cycle parking spaces at the following stations: Along with the above cycle facilities, Falco also supplied a series of signage to all stations detailing where to find local cycling routes as well as how to utilise each rack effectively to maximise security. For more information about the scheme for TransPennine Express or how Falco can assist your cycle parking project, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.  

Capelle Centrum Metro Station in the Netherlands is the latest Dutch Transport Interchange to receive an array of innovative Falco cycle parking systems and electric cycle charging points. The Metro Station is located in the small town of Capelle aan den Ijssel, just east of Rotterdam in the Netherlands and is managed by Dutch Transport Operating Company ‘RET’. Falco was approached by the client to identify ways to make maximum use of the available space and ultimately provide a secure cycle hub for commuters and visitors to the station. Falco’s technical cycle parking team identified a number of products to facilitate a cyclists journey as well as maximise the number of cycle spaces within the hub: FalcoLevel-Premium+ Two-Tier Cycle RackA natural choice to enhance the amount of cycle spaces within any restricted area is to utilise the flagship FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle rack. The FalcoLevel-Premium+ is well at home within any cycle hub - significantly increasing the amount of cycle spaces available without compromising on security. Falco manufactured, supplied and installed 272 secure two-tier cycle parking spaces at Capelle Centrum Metro Station. Ideal 2.0 Cycle RackThe cycle hub was also provided with more traditional cycle racks for cyclists unable to use the two-tier system. The Ideal 2.0 is an exceptionally user friendly cycle parking system capable of accommodating all types of bikes. Falco provided the cycle hub with 60 cycle spaces utilising the Ideal 2.0 system. FalcoSound-Low Cycle RackNo cycle hub is complete without providing secure accommodation for all types of bikes! The FalcoSound-Low is a cost-effective and user-friendly solution to providing stable and effective cycle parking for cargo and crate bikes! FalcoToaster Cycle RackTraditional Toaster cycle racks have also been incorporated into the cycle hub to enhance the flexible range of systems available to cyclists. Easy to use, easy to secure a bike to and exceptionally durable, the FalcoToaster cycle rack is always a popular solution amongst cyclists. FalcoIon Cycle Charging PointsAs electric bikes gain in popularity every day, so does the requirement to provide secure charging points at convenient locations. The cycle hub includes Falco’s solution to this increasing demand. The FalcoIon cycle stand is a purpose built solution to charging a cyclists bike whilst remaining securely parked within a cycle hub. Each FalcoIon can accommodate up to two bikes and naturally includes two separate charging points. For more information about the cycle hub at Capelle Centrum Metro Station or any of our cycle parking or shelter ranges, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

These are the new FalcoVert-Pro semi-vertical cycle racks installed this month for The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London on behalf of the City of London Council. Falco manufactured, supplied and installed 61 spaces of the innovative space efficient semi-vertical cycle racks along with 18 spaces of the UK’s most user-friendly FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle parking rack. Having worked closely with the council, Falco was awarded the contract to remove the existing Sheffield Stands and replace with an array of four rows of cycle spaces providing a mix of two-tier and semi-vertical cycle parking, which has now trebled the amount of cycle spaces within the same location. Falco has provided the same service to thousands of clients across the UK using the proven FalcoLevel-Premium+ and FalcoVert-Pro cycle racks. Utilising both high density cycle racks, it is possible to double and in some cases treble the amount of cycle spaces available when replacing traditional Sheffield Stands or Toast racks. The images attached show the new array of cycle racks which have significantly enhanced the college cycle park and are a welcome addition to students and staff members. FalcoVert-Pro Semi-Vertical Cycle Rack The FalcoVert-Pro is an innovative and space efficient cycle rack design ideal for cycle hubs, shopping centres, stations, car parks and private businesses. Bicycles are parked semi vertically with both front and rear wheels located in a custom designed trough. The FalcoVert-Pro is increasingly used to maximise the amount of cycle spaces within any given area and as shown here at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with an increase of treble the amount of cycle sapces compared to traditional Sheffield Stands. Please click here to see the FalcoVert-Pro product page. For more information about the innovative semi-vertical cycle rack, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

The latest tranche of cycle parking systems and canopies has just been delivered and  installed at Partick Interchange Station in Glasgow on behalf of Abellio ScotRail - the National Train Operating Company for Scotland. Two key products of the Abellio ScotRail Cycle Innovation Plan include the FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle rack and the FalcoRail cycle canopy as demonstrated here at Partick Station. A series of 144 spaces of the high density two-tier cycle rack has been manufactured, supplied and installed by Falco this month with 15m of Falco Rail double sided cycle canopy, increasing capacity from 22 to 166 spaces. The facility marks the start of the next wave of cycle parking improvements, which along with Partick, will also include installations at Beauly, Blantyre, Dalmeny, Dyce, Falkirk, Girvan, Greenock Central, Perth and Prestwick Town stations. To date, Falco has already installed a total of 1,696 cycle parking spaces and associated canopies at over 40 stations on the Abellio ScotRail network including recent installations at Haymarket, Elgin, Livingston North, Inverkeithing, Gourock, Linlithgow, North Berwick, Patterton, Howwood and Kirkcaldy stations. The FalcoLevel-Premium+, as installed at Partick Station, is the UK’s most user friendly two-tier cycle parking system which makes use of both steel and aluminium to create a significant reduction in noise pollution and a much smoother transition of the upper tier. All two-tier racks are sheltered within 15m of double sided FalcoRail cycle canopy, providing maximum coverage whilst occupying a minimum of floor space. Transport Scotland awarded Dutch passenger transport group Abellio the opportunity to run the next ScotRail franchise in October 2014. A key element of the Abellio bid was to increase intermodal transport and central to this was a commitment to install over 3,500 cycle parking spaces within the first three years to increase cycle usage from 3% to 10%. Abellio’s commitment to deliver the UK’s most extensive cycle/rail network includes: £1.6m investment in more cycle parking spaces to have 4,600 by 2017-18. New, fully staffed Dutch style “CyclePoints” at the key city hubs, “CycleParks+” at five others and CycleParks at other stations. Introduction of the Bike&Go cycle hire scheme. Partick Station is an interchange station in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland. Along with an adjacent bus station, it forms one of the main transport hubs in Glasgow. For more information about the Abellio ScotRail scheme or any other product from the Falco range, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.