The information below provides commuters with motorcycling information and information about Devon Wheels 2 Work.
Motorcycle parking
Motorcycle parking at your business should be well signposted at the entrance to car parks and positioned in a well-lit area. Placing motorcycle parking close to the site entrance of your site, where the car park is usually busier, or placing CCTV nearby to the chosen parking location, can reduce instances of vandalism. They should also be placed away from trees to avoid damage from falling objects, and if possible, a motorbike parking shelter should be erected to protect them from the elements.
Anchor points allow easy locking to the ground or walls using bike chains. You should refer to the manufacturer’s installation guidelines for more details regarding fitting. These points should be away from footpaths, other car parking spaces, drainage channels and other obstacles to allow easy manoeuvring when parking and leaving, as well as being spaced apart enough to allow easy access to parked motorcycles.
At your site you should consider offering secure storage for riding equipment such as helmets and gloves, as well as an area to allow motorcyclists to change out of their riding gear.
Devon Wheels 2 Work
Devon Wheels 2 Work is a not-for-profit company who offer 2 wheeled transport at subsidised rates to people in rural communities in Devon. They offer affordable scooter transport for people commuting in Devon, as well as covering road tax, insurance, maintenance and MOT costs.
To apply for a bike through Devon Wheels 2 Work, an individual must provide proof of employment.
Find out more on the Devon Wheels 2 Work website.
Commuter biking information
Offering advice to staff who travel on a motorcycle can help keep them safe both at and away from work. One of the best ways you can
promote motorcycle safety is by taking part in Road Safety Week run by road safety charity Brake.
Road safety advice for people on motorcycles is available from various organisations and websites, e.g.:
- National Highways
- The THINK! campaign, run by the Department for Transport
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
BikeSafe
If your staff use a motorcycle as part of their job, you could sign them up for a BikeSafe workshop.
BikeSafe is a national police run motorcycle initiative which Devon and Cornwall Police take part in. BikeSafe workshops are aimed at
raising awareness of the value and importance of post-test training. You can find out more about the workshops offered in Devon, as
well as sign up for a session, on the BikeSafe website.
Report a problem
Motorcycles and scooters are more susceptible to defective road surfaces, so providing an easy to access link to this site for motorcycle users can help them report concerns. Devon County Council’s “Report a problem” portal is a simple way to report road problems.