Your morning commute, trip to the shops, or park visit could become easier and greener under proposals to introduce dockless e-bike hire to the borough.
With almost 60 kilometres of cycle lanes and more than 1,000 bike hangars for residents, Waltham Forest is already the best borough in London to cycle in. Now, we are working to bring people even more options to get from A to B.
E-bikes have become a popular way for Londoners to get around, with around 150,000 e-bike trips made in the capital every day. We will ensure that any introduction of a hire scheme in Waltham Forest is done in a safe and responsible way, with our residents involved in the process at every step.
That’s why we want to hear from you. We’re running a borough-wide survey to help collect the thoughts of local people, whether you cycle regularly or not. Your views will shape how the introduction of an e-bike hire scheme will serve communities in the borough.
- Online: Let us know your thoughts about an e-bike hire scheme in Waltham Forest by completing this short survey.
- In person: You can also come and find us at one of our feedback sessions taking place at local events and venues in the coming weeks.
Feedback sessions will take place at the following times and locations:
- Sunday 20 September: Tour de Waltham Forest (Lloyd Park, Walthamstow), 11am to 1pm
- Saturday 26 September: Francis Road, Leyton, 11am to 1pm
- Tuesday 29 September: Leytonstone Station, 3pm to 5pm
- Saturday 3 October: Walthamstow Market, 11am to 1pm
- Saturday 10 October: Highams Park, 11am to 1pm
- Saturday 17 October: Albert Crescent, Chingford Mount, 11am to 1pm
Cllr Paul Perkins, Leader of Waltham Forest Council, said:
Greener and more convenient travel for our residents is at the heart of what we want to deliver for our borough. That’s why I’m delighted to announce our intention to introduce an e-bike hire to Waltham Forest. We’re committed to delivering a safe and convenient scheme that works for everyone, whether you’re a cyclist or not.
Let us know what would encourage you to use an e-bike, what kind of trips and journeys you would make on one, and what considerations are essential to making this a success.
It’s really encouraging to see the progress we’ve made as a borough in supporting our communities to be as green as possible. We continue to keep the level of harmful pollutants well below the legal limit. Recently, we’ve seen a significant and marked decrease in nitrogen dioxide in the borough, a real indicator of improved air quality.
We want you, our residents, to shape your communities and we will continue to put you at the centre of our decision-making.