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Central Saint Martins (London UK)

An overground uncovered bike parking linked to Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Parking provided for up to 59 bicycles, before being reduced to make way for a new bus lane. Users can access the facility via the street. Parking furniture is a Sheffield U-stand. The parking is a free public parking available 24/24 hours but most of the users are students so they use the facility 16 hours/day. Bikeoff are currently negotiating with Camden Council to redesign the space using the new “m” stands that were user tested on this site.

Provider
Camden Council

Designer / Architect
Camden Council

Cost of provision
Inexpensive

Strengths
• Ok for short stay
• Natural protection from people standing in front of the building

Weaknesses
• Long term parking is poor as theft is common
• A lot of traffic
• Bike facilities inadequate in terms of both quantity and quality
• Visual chaos created by bikes at main entrance to college

Useful References
www.csm.arts.ac.uk