The numbers don’t lie. They make for grim reading.
Recent research by Bikesure reveals shocking statistics. Just 4,241 council-owned spaces serve motorcycles. This compares to a total 1,046,437 parking bays across the UK. Current provision houses an estimated 11,058 motorcycles. However, more than 1.4 million licensed bikers use our roads.
Therefore, parking provision covers less than 1% of the UK’s riding community. It’s like organising a massive bike rally. Then only booking enough spaces for the marshals. Naturally, thousands of riders are left circling the block.
MAG won’t simply highlight the problem and grumble. Instead, we’ll roll up our sleeves and continue getting stuck in. Our Park It campaign isn’t about organising a pity party. Rather, it builds the framework for victory.
From Problems to Solutions
This isn’t just a numbers game. The parking shortage hits riders where it hurts most. Specifically, at work, in town centres, and everyday destinations.
When motorcyclists can’t find proper parking, problems multiply. We end up squeezed into inappropriate spaces. We face penalty charges. Worse still, we leave bikes vulnerable to theft.
The workplace parking situation is particularly stark. Our Ride to Work Day 2023 research revealed employer failures. Too many workplaces treat motorcycle parking as an afterthought. Moreover, it’s corporate speak for “just pop it anywhere, mate.”
Now, you could spend all day bemoaning this situation. You could write angry letters to local papers. Furthermore, you could waste energy drowning sorrows in beer. Alternatively, you could do what MAG members do. Channel that frustration into focused action that delivers results.
MAG’s Battle Plan
Our motorcycle parking campaign solutions tackle this crisis strategically. We’re not just holding protest marches and organising petitions. Instead, we’re doing all that and much more. Furthermore, we’re building comprehensive strategies that deliver tangible improvements.
Working with Employers: We directly engage with employers. Our local MAG groups investigate workplace parking facilities. Meanwhile, the national organisation pushes for improved provision. Specifically, we make the business case for proper motorcycle parking.
Challenging Discrimination: When councils introduce discriminatory charging, we mobilise. Local groups provide feet on the ground. Simultaneously, our national team coordinates strategic responses. Remarkably, councillors develop interest when facing rooms full of local riders.
Building Evidence: Bikesure’s research gives us ammunition. We use this data when meeting planners and officials. Therefore, policy-makers can’t ignore the problem’s scale.
Practical Solutions: We provide blueprints, not just complaints. Local groups push for dedicated bays in developments. Meanwhile, national organisation works on policy frameworks.
Join the Campaign
MAG’s strength comes from our grassroots network. Local groups know their areas and specific challenges. However, they’re backed by national organisation tackling government-level policy.
The motorcycle parking campaign solutions need your drive, not sympathy. Whether you’re dealing with inadequate workplace parking or unfair charges, one question matters. Are you ready to transform frustration into fuel for change?
Stop accepting. Start acting. Join MAG today and discover what winning feels like.