Newport Station - Expansion of free, secure, bicycle storage (Parkiteer)

The Pakiteer initiative is managed by PTV and administered by Bicycle Network. Newport Station has one Parkiteer cage holding 26 bicycles but its popularity has dictated the need for another. Currently, cyclists unable to use the Parkiteer secure their bicycles on pavements around the station creating inconvenience and untidiness. Parkiteers have code-controlled access, are low cost, low risk, low maintenance, low vandalism. Further overflow arrangements would be provided by co-located cycle hoops, offering greater security and neater than bicycles left on pavements. All aspects of the project would be erected on PTV land.

As can be demonstrated, Parkiteers offer an all-win opportunity for the community:
Current cyclists would be offered secure parking,
The facility would encourage more commuters to move from car to cycle,
This reduction releases more car parking spaces,
Fewer cycles on trains means less disruption for commuters,
Pedestrians would be eased of the inconvenience and unsightliness of bicycles blocking pavements.
Furthermore, there would be economies of scale advantages. A 26 space Parkiteer costs less than 5 car park spaces; releasing funds. Cycling reduces congestion and pollution and an active lifestyle further reduces demands (costs and time) on the health service.