Residential Cycle Storage and Parking Fund

The Residential Cycle Storage and Parking Fund works with local authorities to install safe and secure cycle storage facilities.

With a third of Scottish households likely to be living in accommodation without access to suitable cycle storage, local authorities can access support and funding, provided by Transport Scotland, to install secure cycle storage for residents living in high-rise buildings, tenement flats and apartment blocks.

Cycling Scotland works with partners at a national and local level, to make sure that everyone in Scotland has a safe and appropriate place to store their bikes.

Please note there is currently no cycle parking/access to bikes national grant funding available in 2024-25.

If you would like support to encourage cycling and/or improve cycling facilities in your organisation, please fill out this form. We will keep you updated about any funding/support updates.

Register a request

If you have any questions, you can contact us to discuss: cyclingfriendly@cycling.scot

Find out more on cycle storage provision and approaches taken by local authorities such as:

Residential Cycle Storage Research Report
Local authority secure storage research presentation
Support for preparing specification briefs for suppliers
Cycling by Design provides complementary guidance for permanent cycling infrastructure design on all roads, streets and paths in Scotland

Is there a deadline for applying?

No. The application form is currently live and will remain open till the funding is allocated.

Is there a cap on the funding amount that a local authority can apply for?

Unlike other funds managed by Cycling Scotland, there is currently no cap on the amount that can be applied for.

Can you apply if you have previously provided cycle storage for existing housing stock?

Yes, we welcome enquiries and applications to expand existing projects as well as develop new schemes.

Can you apply for resources to implement residential cycle storage facilities?

Yes, funding is available to design and develop plans to implement a scheme.

Is match funding required?

Match funding or a financial contribution from the applicant party is not a strict condition for applications.

Please note there is currently no national grant funding available in 2024-25.