Have your say on coastal cycle hubs

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Lincolnshire County Council asked for your views on plans to create a network of cycle hubs in coastal towns and villages across East Lindsey.

Active Travel England (DfT) has funded four new cycle hubs for Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea, Skegness, and Chapel St Leonards to promote active travel, and align with Lincolnshire’s sustainability plans.
Engagement ran in November–December and combined an online survey through the Let’s talk Lincolnshire platform, an interactive mapping tool, paper surveys, stakeholder workshops and drop-in events.
The project engaged a range of stakeholders, including local residents, visitors, cycling groups, accessibility and community organisations.
In total, the Let’s talk project page saw 898 visits, 204 survey responses, and 27 pins on the mapping tool.

The results from the engagement were:

Cycling frequency- 45.3% ‘regularly’; 32.5% ‘occasionally’; 22.2% ‘never’.
Family cycling- 64.0% ‘yes’; 31.1% ‘no’; 4.9% ‘not applicable’.
Of those who said ‘yes’, 56.3% ‘cycle occasionally’ and 43.8% ‘regularly’
Top hub features (select up to 3)- Secure/lockable storage (25.0% of choices), Free/low‑cost access (18.9%), Convenient location (17.2%), Easy to use (14.3%), Sheltered/sturdy (12.9%).
Preferred payment method-Card (49.2%), Other (31.7%), Mobile app (19.1%).
Expected hub use- Weekends (31.3%), Weekly (25.7%), On holiday (20.5%), Never (17.9%), Daily (4.6%).
Helpful coastal path features- Seating (27.1%), Shelter (25.5%), Maps (25.1%), Phone charging (13.1%), Other (9.2%).

Preferred locations: Respondents highlighted the importance of central, accessible sites close to amenities, the seafront, and key transport links. Security, visibility, and integration with local businesses and tourism were also recurring priorities.
Design and features: Secure, lockable, and well-lit storage was the most requested feature, followed by free or low-cost access, convenient locations, and weatherproof shelters. Accessibility for all users, including families and people with disabilities, was emphasised.
Barriers and opportunities: Many respondents stressed that the success of the hubs depends on broader improvements to cycling infrastructure, such as better-connected and safer cycle routes, off-road paths, and regular maintenance. Concerns about cost, value for money, and the need for effective promotion and education were also raised.

Mapping tool

Alongside the survey, a mapping tool was created which sat on the Let’s talk project page.
There was a map for each location, with a total of 27 pins placed across the four maps.
Skegness (8 pins), Sutton-on-sea (5 pins), Chapel St Leonards (5 pins), Mablethorpe (9 pins)

Your feedback will help shape the future of cycling and active travel along our coast.

Lincolnshire County Council asked for your views on plans to create a network of cycle hubs in coastal towns and villages across East Lindsey.

Active Travel England (DfT) has funded four new cycle hubs for Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea, Skegness, and Chapel St Leonards to promote active travel, and align with Lincolnshire’s sustainability plans.
Engagement ran in November–December and combined an online survey through the Let’s talk Lincolnshire platform, an interactive mapping tool, paper surveys, stakeholder workshops and drop-in events.
The project engaged a range of stakeholders, including local residents, visitors, cycling groups, accessibility and community organisations.
In total, the Let’s talk project page saw 898 visits, 204 survey responses, and 27 pins on the mapping tool.

The results from the engagement were:

Cycling frequency- 45.3% ‘regularly’; 32.5% ‘occasionally’; 22.2% ‘never’.
Family cycling- 64.0% ‘yes’; 31.1% ‘no’; 4.9% ‘not applicable’.
Of those who said ‘yes’, 56.3% ‘cycle occasionally’ and 43.8% ‘regularly’
Top hub features (select up to 3)- Secure/lockable storage (25.0% of choices), Free/low‑cost access (18.9%), Convenient location (17.2%), Easy to use (14.3%), Sheltered/sturdy (12.9%).
Preferred payment method-Card (49.2%), Other (31.7%), Mobile app (19.1%).
Expected hub use- Weekends (31.3%), Weekly (25.7%), On holiday (20.5%), Never (17.9%), Daily (4.6%).
Helpful coastal path features- Seating (27.1%), Shelter (25.5%), Maps (25.1%), Phone charging (13.1%), Other (9.2%).

Preferred locations: Respondents highlighted the importance of central, accessible sites close to amenities, the seafront, and key transport links. Security, visibility, and integration with local businesses and tourism were also recurring priorities.
Design and features: Secure, lockable, and well-lit storage was the most requested feature, followed by free or low-cost access, convenient locations, and weatherproof shelters. Accessibility for all users, including families and people with disabilities, was emphasised.
Barriers and opportunities: Many respondents stressed that the success of the hubs depends on broader improvements to cycling infrastructure, such as better-connected and safer cycle routes, off-road paths, and regular maintenance. Concerns about cost, value for money, and the need for effective promotion and education were also raised.

Mapping tool

Alongside the survey, a mapping tool was created which sat on the Let’s talk project page.
There was a map for each location, with a total of 27 pins placed across the four maps.
Skegness (8 pins), Sutton-on-sea (5 pins), Chapel St Leonards (5 pins), Mablethorpe (9 pins)

Your feedback will help shape the future of cycling and active travel along our coast.

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