Case Studies

Falco is delighted to be working with the South West London Council to roll-out their next phase of residential bike hangars, providing convenient on-street cycle parking for resident use.

The London Borough of Wandsworth, in conjunction with the London Borough of Richmond, identified a significant demand for secure, reliable bike storage within the borough. Many residents do not have access to private bike storage, and this lack of secure parking has often deterred people from cycling, especially in urban areas where bike theft is a common concern. To support the uptake of cycling and improve overall sustainability, the borough decided to invest in a public bike hangar scheme to provide residents with a secure, affordable option for storing their bikes.

Located at key residential areas across the Borough, including Glasford Street, Victoria Drive and Stella Road, Falco manufactured and installed a series of 35 FalcoPod bike hangars, providing six on-street cycle parking spaces per bike hangar, whilst only utilising one car parking space.

Each bike hangar is powder-coated in RAL 5003 Sapphire Blue, a colour that blends seamlessly with the local environment and enhances the visual appeal of the urban landscape. The hangars feature secure locking systems, providing peace of mind to residents and making them ideal for long-term use in public spaces.

As well as manufacture and installation, Falco is also providing a fully managed service with both key Rental Management for the residents and bike hangar maintenance on behalf of the London Borough of Wandsworth Highways and Infrastructure team.

The Falco Rentals website enables Ealing residents to look for free spaces in the FalcoPod Bike Hangar network, book an available space and pay online, all in one place. The Falco Rentals website also provides a useful video along with other ideas and tips on safely looking after a bike.