Southern increases cycle provision

The Department of Transport has agreed to fund new cycle hubs at 15 railway stations across Sussex and Surrey, including Dorking, Hove and Portslade. Southern Railways have been awarded £1.5 million to carry out the installations, which will fund 1,000 additional spaces at stations.

The scheme aims to encourage people to leave their cars at home, and provides a secure place for cyclists to leave their bikes. Entry to the cycle hubs will be controlled using an electronic smartcard.