Two-wheeled motorcycle parking

Motorcycle parking charges – Traffic Order TT164

This change aims to promote cleaner transportation options and combat air pollution.

We’ve published the decision audit report for Traffic Order TT1654. It outlines feedback and our decision to introduce charges for motorcycle parking.

Introducing these charges supports our goal of cutting CO2 emissions and aiming for zero emissions by 2040. We will regularly review this policy in line with our strategic objectives. These include the Sustainable Transport Plan, the Parking and Enforcement Plan, and the Air Quality Action Plan.

All existing motorcycle parking policies will remain in place until the charges go live on Monday 10 June 2024. Keep an eye on this webpage for updates.

See Motorcycle user groups (google doc).

Find out what type of parking permit you need

After 10 June 2024, all solo motorcycles must have a permit.

Motorcycle parking permit prices

From April 2025, charges will be based on your bike’s emissions, with a 50% discount applied in 2025/26.

See Motorcycle permit prices (google doc).

Apply for a parking permit

From 1 May 2024, you can apply for your motorcycle permits using our online parking permit system.

Permits bought before 31 March 2025 will be free.

Apply for a parking permit

Dedicated shared use motorcycle bays

We’re converting all existing solo motorcycle bays into dedicated shared-use solo motorcycle bays. Zone permit holders and visitors to the borough can use them.

Zone permit holders need to ensure a valid on street resident or business permit is in place. Visitors to the borough need to ensure a valid pay and display parking session is in place.

Dedicated shared use solo motorcycle bays have concessionary pay and display prices and no maximum stays.

We have also reviewed where existing dedicated shared use motorcycle bays are in the borough.

We have decided to add more bays in areas with high usage and demand. These areas range from outside train stations, public amenities, and locations with access into the city.

Use our interactive map to see locations of all motorcycle bays, including both existing bays and the additional bays that we will install within the next 3 weeks.

Request a dedicated shared use motorcycle bay

Before requesting an additional bay, read Dedicated shared use motorcycle bays eligibility criteria (google doc).

Request a dedicated shared use motorcycle bay

Lockable motorcycle bays

We provide lockable motorcycle bays in areas of high demand, including:

  • Clifton Street
  • Leonard Street
  • Hoxton Square (Zone B)
  • Hoxton Street (Zone F)
  • Downham Road (Zone H)

After implementing the motorcycle charging policy, we will look into adding more lockable motorcycle bays in areas where demand for motorcycle parking is still high.

Page updated on: 11 March 2024

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