Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Brussels parking has added 72 bike boxes and 212 new spots increasing secure bike parking to 5,542 spaces. Plans aim for 21,250 total by 2026 to promote cycling.
Since February 2024 brussels parking has greatly increased bike parking options in the Brussels area. They added 72 new bike boxes which provide secure storage for bicycles in different neighborhoods. Out of these 12 bike boxes were put in Laken adding 282 more bike spaces in the region. This project is part of a bigger plan to improve city travel and promote cycling as a green way to get around. Besides the bike boxes brussels parking also added 212 new bike parking spots in 8 new neighborhood parking areas. They created 158 more spaces through partnerships between public and private groups allowing shared use of parking facilities. These actions are meant to make Brussels better for cyclists meet the increasing need for safe bike parking and help the city reach its bigger goals for transportation and the environment.
What measures are being taken to expand bike parking options in Brussels?
The Brussels region has 5,542 bike parking spots for its residents. These spots serve 6,897 subscribers who need a safe place to park their bikes. Most cyclists use the bike boxes and neighborhood parking areas set up by brussels parking which are conveniently placed in different parts of the city. Bike boxes are small secure areas that can hold several bicycles making it easier for people who don’t have enough space at home. Neighborhood parkings are a bit bigger and are part of local communities so it’s easier for cyclists to find parking near their homes or workplaces.
In addition to these options some cyclists prefer to park their bikes in larger underground parking areas and Park & Rides. These spaces are especially useful for those who combine cycling with public transport like trains or buses, allowing them to securely store their bikes while they commute. Having these varied parking choices is crucial for supporting the growing number of cyclists in Brussels making cycling a more convenient and attractive way to get around the city.
Parking.brussels is working on adding more bike parking spaces. According to a plan for 2022-2026, the Brussels government and parking.brussels aim to create 21,250 new secure bike parking spots. Out of these 10,000 will be set up by parking.brussels in bike boxes or shared areas. The other 11,250 spaces will come from partnerships with NMBS and MIVB, with help from parking.brussels. Meanwhile the regional parking service is also starting eco-friendly projects like the “Share your garage with your neighbor” program, where anyone can rent out their unused garage space to local cyclists.
