Bike racks installed as riot repairs continue

Each stand offers parking for up to eight bicycles

Cycle parking has been installed as repairs to a street damaged during the recent riot in Hull continue.

The two "bike ports" on Jameson Street form part of plans to "promote more sustainable and active forms of travel", Hull City Council said.

Around £17,000-worth of damage was caused to pavements during the disorder last month.

Each rack, shaped like a bicycle, provides parking for eight bikes, and takes up the equivalent area of a single car parking space, the council said.

They are made from recyclable mild steel and have a finish that protects bike frames from getting scratched. They provide three-point locking for extra security.

Jameson Street was damaged during disorder in the city centre last month

Mark Ieronimo, the council's cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways, said: "These colourful and eye-catching cycle racks will provide much-needed additional parking in an area of the city that is regularly frequented by cyclists.

"Ensuring that we invest in new infrastructure to support residents, and visitors, to make more sustainable and active travel choices forms part of the council’s wider commitment to developing safe and welcoming neighbourhoods and a healthier and fairer Hull."

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