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06/11/2018

Tayside Contracts Delivers £400k Bike Park At Dundee Railway Station

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Tayside Contracts has delivered a new £400,000 bike park at Dundee Railway Station.

The new development allows space for 120 bikes to park, adding to Dundee's growing bike infrastructure.

Designed by Jacobs and Nicoll Russell Studios, the facility is accessible through automatic doors, covered by CCTV and free to use. ScotRail will maintain the area on behalf of Network Rail.

The shelter is funded by Dundee City Council, TACTRAN and Abellio ScotRail.

Chair of TACTRAN Cllr Brian Gordon said: "Dundee Railway Station is a major gateway for the city and the wider region. Tactran has supported the delivery of this high quality, safe and secure cycle parking facility and is delighted that it is now open for use.

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"It will improve integration between cycling and rail travel, promote sustainable journey choices and encourage more active and healthy lifestyles."

ScotRail cycling manager Kathryn Mackay commented: "We want to join up journeys across Scotland, and that includes those which start and end by bike.

"The recent investment in the area is a clear sign that Dundee is undergoing a real transformation, and we're confident that the new facilities will encourage more people to cycle as part of their journey."

Mark Flynn depute convener of Dundee City Council added: "The physical infrastructure to support more active travel, including cycling, is key to improving air quality and health in the city.

"The bike park adds to what is a growing set of additions and improvements to the infrastructure in Dundee and I am delighted to see it open."

(CM)

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