New cycle parking for Yate station

People who cycle to Yate station will be pleased to know it's in line for new parking facilities for bicycles. 

Lib Dem Sue Walker, who chairs the Friends of Yate Station said, “This is something we’ve been fighting for for a long time. The cycle lockers have become a real eyesore and are desperately in need of a revamp, they certainly aren’t encouraging anyone to cycle to the station. Having seen improvements for cyclists at other stations in the area, I’m delighted that Yate is finally getting some attention.”

Local Councillor Claire Young, who is also a member of Friends of Yate Station, said, “At a meeting last month I asked the Council’s transport exec to look into different types of cycle storage, not just the lockable pods. They’re great for people who regularly cycle to the station, but there also needs to be stands that any cyclist can turn up and use. Draft plans have now been drawn up and we’ve been promised that Friends of Yate Station will have a chance to comment before the plans are finalised.”