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Cycle Strategy

  • Shadwell Station SheltersCycling is a fast, cheap, healthy and sustainable way of getting around. As part of our policy to encourage people to cycle to and from DLR stations, we are delivering improved facilities for cyclists across the DLR network.

    New and improved cycle parking provision is planned at both new and existing DLR stations with the objective of delivering high quality consistent cycle parking at all DLR stations. We will also work towards creating strategic ‘cycle hubs’ at key DLR stations to provide extra facilities, events, and information about cycling.

    Our four key objectives are:

    • To improve cycle parking at stations to deliver a better quality, safer and more convenient cycling environment
    • To promote activities to provide people with information, skills and positive examples that will encourage them to cycle
    • To work with partners to improve cycle links to DLR stations to make cycling feasible as part of longer journeys
    • To maximise the shared benefits to cyclists through co-ordination with other relevant organisations, programmes and initiatives

    Shadwell Station

    Improved cycle parking facilities have been delivered at Shadwell station. DLR passengers are able to cycle to Shadwell station and secure their bikes before continuing their journey on the DLR. A custom made cycle shelter has been designed for the DLR and Shadwell is the first one to be installed.

    Facilities at Shadwell include:

    • Space for twelve bikes under cover
    • CCTV coverage
    • Cycle stands you can lock both front and back wheels and frame to
    • Solar powered lighting
    • Public art
    • The cycle parking facilities at Shadwell station won ‘Best Cycle Facility’ at the 2008 London Cycling Awards and won the ‘Cycling Improvements’ award at the 2009 London Transport Awards.

    Other cycle parking improvements

    New cycle parking facilities have been installed or are planned to be installed at:

    • Island Gardens
    • Greenwich
    • Pontoon Dock
    • King George V
    • Beckton
    • Limehouse
    • South Quay
    • Crossharbour
    • Devons Road
    • Pudding Mill Lane
    • West Silvertown
    • Royal Albert
    • London City Airport
    • Woolwich Arsenal

    Cycle facilities have also been updated at:

    • Shadwell
    • Westferry
    • Poplar
    • Blackwall
    • Royal Victoria
    • Custom House
    • Prince Regent
    • Beckton Park
    • Cyprus
    • Gallions Reach

    All stations on the Stratford International extension will have cycle parking facilities.

    Contact us

    If you need more information or would like to discuss cycle facilities on the DLR network, please e-mail us: cycling@dlr.tfl.gov.uk 

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