Section 4: Making it a reality
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4.1 Where do I get it from?
A list of suppliers is included with this guide and available on our website at:
www.camcycle.org.uk/resources/cycleparking/
4.2 How much will it cost?
The cost of providing cycle parking varies enormously depending on the quality of provision. Most of the cost goes into the enclosure. Simple, open stands are very cheap.
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Approx cost £/bike Excludes VAT |
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| Materials | Installation | |
| Open Sheffield stands | £15 – £65 | £50 |
| Wall loop (domestic) | £12 | Self fix |
| Linked “toast rack” stands | £50 | £15 |
| Cycle Lockers | £600 – £800 | £225 |
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Proprietary open cycle shelter (excluding racks, including foundations) |
£100 – £350 | £120 – £175 |
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Proprietary lockable cycle shelter (excluding racks, including foundations) |
£250 – £1000 | £220 |
| Bespoke shelter | Seek expert advice | |
| Cost of re-paving | £75 – £150 | |
| Cycle track access. 3m wide | £100 – £200 per metre of track | |
Prices are based on estimates made in September 2008
4.3 Can I get a grant?
Cambridge Travel for Work offer grants of up to 50% of the value of new cycle parking facilities for Cambridgeshire employers. See: www.tfw.org.uk. Other grant schemes may exist.
