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Date: 01 Nov 2024
A new state-of-the-art bike dock has opened in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter - the third secure cycle facility to open in the city this autumn and the first of its kind in NI to be accessed via an app (Spokesafe).
Like recent additions at Queen’s University Belfast and Finaghy Primary School, this latest facility has been supported by Belfast City Council, with additional funding from the Department for Infrastructure.
Delivered by Titanic Quarter Ltd, the TQ Bike Dock, located at the junction of Queen’s Road and Olympic Way, provides secure cycle storage for standard and non-standard bikes to those living, working, visiting and staying in the Titanic Quarter and augments the cycle infrastructure already in place nearby.
The dock is also fully step-free, making it accessible to all users visiting Titanic Belfast, the Titanic Hotel and other attractions across the Titanic Quarter and Maritime Mile.
Visiting the new facility this week, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, said: “It’s great to see this new facility encouraging sustainable transport options by providing a safe and convenient space for employees, students, and visitors to park their bikes and promoting cycling as an alternative to car travel.
“This part of the city is really thriving in terms of education, housing, innovation, hospitality and tourism – and we want to see it better connected to the city centre.
“Our partners in Titanic Quarter are aiming to reduce car dependency, while supporting health, wellbeing, and sustainability, and that’s very much in line with our Bolder Vision for Belfast. Together, these recent investments are developing a network of secure, accessible cycle parking across the city.”
James Eyre, Chief Executive of Titanic Quarter, said: “Titanic Quarter are proud to see this secure cycle facility completed and operational with the support of Belfast City Council and the Department for Infrastructure.
“Our ambition in delivering this facility is to encourage the use of sustainable transport by way of cycling, providing an alternative to car travel for our employees, residents and visitors to Titanic Quarter.”
Peter McParland , Deputy Director for Active Travel with the Department for Infrastructure, said: “It is great to see this new facility in the heart of the Titanic Quarter and I’m pleased that the Department was able to contribute some funding towards its delivery.
“As a department, we want people to think about how they travel. By making small changes such as choosing to walk, wheel or cycle for some of our shorter everyday journeys, we can all make a big difference in beating congestion, reducing our carbon footprint and improving our physical and mental wellbeing.”
For more information on council initiatives to support active travel in Belfast, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/activetravel