Lime and Forest bikes are a cost effective and efficient way of travelling around London. Sadly, not everyone uses or parks them responsibly. There have been frequent complaints that the Council should do more to regulate them, including via designated parking bays for them. Now that they have, people still aren’t happy.
I'm a cyclist and I use Lime bikes a lot, and I ensure I park them considerately. I also drive a car, and three car parking spaces in the Village that I used regularly have now been converted to cycle hire spaces. However, I've never seen a Lime or Forest Green bike parked in the spaces, having still been left on the pavement. A short-sighted decision that hasn't helped anyone.
The reason that people are still unhappy is that despite the provision of designated parking spaces for these bikes, they are still littering pavements and causing obstructions. A parking bay miraculously appeared overnight in my street (with no consultation) it is positioned hard up to a community flower bed, making it difficult to maintain when e-bikes are parked. It’s hit & miss whether e-bikes get parked there as the bike users are still discarding the bikes anywhere in the street. Another designated parking area close to me is also being ignored, with bikes being left on the opposite side of the road. What’s the point of them?
I understand the bays are still in the process of being rolled out. There isn’t yet a requirement for bike users to park exclusively in them. That should happen soon.
I am a current firefighter at Wimbledon for over 15 years and always lovely to read about stories of past serving people especially the same area! Having grown up in Wimbledon I feel the same connection to this town as Bob
Wow, such a beautiful article about Bob the fireman, like he said he’s old school, such great memories and courage. Great guy, great article, celebrating Wimbledon and the people who belong to it 🥰
Absolutely! And thank you for taking the time to read Bob’s story. These interviews with local heroes and legends are so important for The Wimble and for our readers, and I couldn’t agree more!
Thank you for taking the time to interview Bob - he is a true hero in so many ways and his history and stories have kept myself and my sister entertained for many years - I may be biased as his eldest daughter but he truly has his heart and soul in Wimbledon, only wish my mum had lived long enough to have seen this too - very proud.
Hi Sarah, meeting Bob was a true honour. I'm so glad that we were able to tell his story to the community of Wimbledon and celebrate him as the hero that he is. Thank you for leaving such a lovely message — I'm sure you must have so many brilliant stories that he's told you! Thank you again for getting in touch.
Lime and Forest bikes are a cost effective and efficient way of travelling around London. Sadly, not everyone uses or parks them responsibly. There have been frequent complaints that the Council should do more to regulate them, including via designated parking bays for them. Now that they have, people still aren’t happy.
I'm a cyclist and I use Lime bikes a lot, and I ensure I park them considerately. I also drive a car, and three car parking spaces in the Village that I used regularly have now been converted to cycle hire spaces. However, I've never seen a Lime or Forest Green bike parked in the spaces, having still been left on the pavement. A short-sighted decision that hasn't helped anyone.
The reason that people are still unhappy is that despite the provision of designated parking spaces for these bikes, they are still littering pavements and causing obstructions. A parking bay miraculously appeared overnight in my street (with no consultation) it is positioned hard up to a community flower bed, making it difficult to maintain when e-bikes are parked. It’s hit & miss whether e-bikes get parked there as the bike users are still discarding the bikes anywhere in the street. Another designated parking area close to me is also being ignored, with bikes being left on the opposite side of the road. What’s the point of them?
I understand the bays are still in the process of being rolled out. There isn’t yet a requirement for bike users to park exclusively in them. That should happen soon.
Would it have been easier to maintain the community flowerbed if a car rather than a bike was parked there?
Loved reading Bobs Story!
I am a current firefighter at Wimbledon for over 15 years and always lovely to read about stories of past serving people especially the same area! Having grown up in Wimbledon I feel the same connection to this town as Bob
That's wonderful to hear, Colin! Thank you and the rest of your station for everything you do for our community!
Wow, such a beautiful article about Bob the fireman, like he said he’s old school, such great memories and courage. Great guy, great article, celebrating Wimbledon and the people who belong to it 🥰
I really enjoyed reading your piece about Bob the Fireman in Wimbledon and wish him all the best in his retirement.
I really loved reading Bob's story! It would be great to see more interviews with people like him, with a history in the community.
Absolutely! And thank you for taking the time to read Bob’s story. These interviews with local heroes and legends are so important for The Wimble and for our readers, and I couldn’t agree more!
Thank you for taking the time to interview Bob - he is a true hero in so many ways and his history and stories have kept myself and my sister entertained for many years - I may be biased as his eldest daughter but he truly has his heart and soul in Wimbledon, only wish my mum had lived long enough to have seen this too - very proud.
Hi Sarah, meeting Bob was a true honour. I'm so glad that we were able to tell his story to the community of Wimbledon and celebrate him as the hero that he is. Thank you for leaving such a lovely message — I'm sure you must have so many brilliant stories that he's told you! Thank you again for getting in touch.