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Falco has begun the roll-out of secure cycle parking across Shrewsbury Town centre, with the installation of the first phase of Shrewsbury Moves branded cycle hangars on behalf of Shrewsbury Town Council and the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership.
The scheme, funded through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), will see a total of 15 secure FalcoPod bike hangars installed at convenient locations across the town. The first five hangars are already in place, including sites at Fish Street, Market Hall, St Chad’s, St Julian’s and Roushill, with a further ten installations planned over the coming months. In addition to the first five, a e-Cargo bike hangar has also been installed at Rowley’s House, providing secure, sheltered cargo bike storage.
Following the successful opening of the first units, the new hangars have already proved to be a huge success, with the majority of available spaces now fully subscribed.
Each unit provides secure, weather-protected storage for up to six bicycles and features full Shrewsbury Moves branding, smartphone-controlled access, and durable construction designed for long-term public use. The hangars are operated through a subscription-based model, allowing residents to reserve a space via monthly or annual payment options, while the unit located outside Shrewsbury Market Hall offers flexible “pay-as-you-go” access.
The initiative forms part of the wider Shrewsbury Moves strategy – a 10-year plan to transform the way people move around the town by prioritising pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport over private cars. The partnership’s goal is to reduce motor traffic, cut emissions, and improve air quality and safety within the town centre, making Shrewsbury a cleaner, healthier, and more accessible place to live and visit.
Falco is delighted to support the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership in achieving these active travel ambitions, providing residents with convenient, secure, and sustainable cycle parking that encourages more people to travel by bike.
Operated and managed through Falco’s integrated service—covering everything from installation to rental management and maintenance - these hangars are at the heart of efforts to encourage cycling as a viable, everyday travel option.
Manufactured from durable steel and engineered for maximum security, the FalcoPod is fitted with a high-security lock with newly upgraded hardened steel cylinder and features Sold Secure Diamond accreditation. The latest generation of FalcoPods can also be supplied with smart technology, such as app-based access, internal LED lighting and e-bike charging points, to further enhance user convenience.
This latest roll-out across Shrewsbury demonstrates the council’s continued commitment to providing residents with high-quality, secure cycle parking, while reinforcing Falco’s position as a trusted partner for local authorities looking to encourage active travel.
For more information about the FalcoPod Bike Hangar, the FalcoPod Bike Hangar service or your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.
Falco has been a family company with its own production site for over 70 years. Sustainability was in our DNA from the very beginning and this is reflected within our complete range of modular cycle parking and shelter products, all designed with full circularity in mind.
All products ranges are contemporary and durable, typical of a Falco product. Falco has been at the forefront of the cycle parking and street furniture market and has built up a renowned reputation for manufacturing products that exceed in both design and durability.
Falco’s operations have supported the Circular Economy for many years, simply manufacturing products with environmentally friendly products, that can last for decades and at the end of the product life can be 100% recycled and manufactured back into a brand new product.
