cargo bikes
Richmond Council is exploring expanded cycle parking and waste collection options using cargo bikes.
Richmond Council is considering expanding cycle parking, with the Transport and Air Quality Committee discussing the installation of up to 40 new bike hangars in March 2026 to increase secure cycle parking. Separately, Richmond upon Thames is trialling a modified bike hangar designed to accommodate one cargo bike and two standard bicycles, as reviewed by the Transport and Air Quality Committee in November 2025.
The council is also investigating the use of cargo bikes, which are bicycles designed for carrying large or heavy loads, for local waste and recycling collection, potentially delivering waste to a consolidating hub to reduce van and lorry trips. This forms part of Richmond upon Thames' broader efforts to promote cargo bikes as a sustainable transportation option, as noted by the Transport and Air Quality Committee in November 2025.
Key facts
- Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee discussed installing up to 40 new bike hangars in March 2026. Source
- Richmond upon Thames is trialling a modified bike hangar for one cargo bike and two standard bicycles. Source
- The council is investigating cargo bikes for local waste and recycling collection. Source
- The Transport and Air Quality Committee reviewed cargo bike initiatives in November 2025. Source
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