When it is time to collect a bicycle, the owner swipes a card through a reader which located at the entrance and the bicycle is returned via the same automated system, taking between 15 seconds and one minute to retrieve depending on the capacity of the storage area.

The Bike Tree, now in operation in various train stations in Tokyo, can store between 600 and 6,000 bicycles. And the cost to the user? Roughly ¥1,800 (£13.50) for a secure monthly bicycle parking spot with additional discounts for students.

Calling all Camden Residents! Join Camden Council in helping them define their vision for being a sustainable, low carbon borough by 2030!

Recently Camden Council have been active in promoting green issues throughout the borough and is eager to involve as many residents as possible in their discussions. The focus will be on providing energy-saving tips for the home, practical food-growing and also a free bicycle surgery for all those cyclists.

Where and when is it?

The meeting is being held on 17th July at Parliament Hill School

Interested? Just register online here to take part. Limited spaces available so don’t delay.