Search continues for cycle hire locations

The Mayor's popular scheme is set to expand into south west London in 2013.

If approved some 50 to 60 docking stations would be installed in the area of Wandsworth which lies to the east of Putney High Street and north of the South Circular.

The council has been lobbying for the popular bikes to be rolled out south of the river as part of the Wandsworth Travel Choices campaign. This new initiative aims to bring smarter, faster and greener transport options to the borough like pay-as-you-go bike hire, car clubs and new tube services.

Since the consultation was launched last week more than 100 different sites have been identified and the list continues to grow.

Cllr Russell King, Wandsworth Council's transport spokesman, said: "The high level of response shows just how many local people are planning to use these bikes.

"The scheme will give local people a convenient and cheap alternative to their existing transport options and will help reduce the burden on our jam-packed tubes, buses and trains.

"I urge anyone who travels through the study area to tell us where they think the bikes should be located.

To suggest a location email Helen Griffin at hgriffin@wandsworth.gov.uk

Alternatively you can tweet your suggestions @wandbc or post them on facebook at www.facebook.com/wandsworthcouncil

Councillors have begun lobbying for a further expansion of the scheme beyond the area proposed for the 2013 roll out.

For more information on how to become a member and advice on how to use the scheme visit www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire

Image: Cllr Russell King and Mayor Boris Johnson announce plans to extend the cycle hire scheme to the north of Wandsworth.