Work at Harpenden Station will see improved security and more cycle parking and should be completed later this month.

Over £135,000 will be spent on the improvements, which includes ten more spaces by the ticket office, along with a compound on the London bound side with an entry/exit system.

There will also be improvements to the CCTV coverage.

Some of the funding for improvements to cycle parking at Harpenden Station has been awarded from the Department of Transport along with a contribution from Hertfordshire County Council.

What did the officials say?

GTR’s Head of Environment Jason Brooker said:

“By improving cycle facilities at Harpenden station, we hope to encourage more rail users to use pedal power as part of their commute. Getting to the station by bike is not only good for the environment, but it has multiple health benefits for the cyclist. We also hope that people will feel more confident leaving their bikes at the station thanks to the new compound and improved CCTV coverage.”

Jason added:

“We would like to thank the Department for Transport and Hertfordshire County Council for their support in funding this project.”

Anita Konrad, England Director at Sustrans, said:

“Combining walking and cycling with rail helps people reduce their reliance on the car and makes for healthy journeys. The shift towards more sustainable modes of transport can also go a long way to alleviating congestion and air pollution in our towns and cities. We hope the new cycle scheme will encourage more people to choose cycling as part of their everyday journey.”

HCC’s Derrick Ashley, Cabinet Member for Growth, Infrastructure, Planning and the Economy, said:

“We were very pleased to support funding for this scheme, which will encourage rail users to travel to the station by bicycle. This supports our Local Transport Plan in which we prioritise more sustainable modes of travel within the county.”

Rail, Cycling and Walking Minister Chris Heaton-Harris said:

“Cycling to your nearest station to catch a train to work or school is a great way to keep healthy, reduce emissions and help make our towns and cities vibrant places to live. I’m delighted that as a direct result of Government funding more passengers across the GTR network are able to park their bikes securely, making greener travel more convenient.”

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