Camden have released the final statutory consultation on their motorcycle parking charges.

We need you to respond and object to this NOW. This is our chance to stop them or force further changes. 

Camden claim they must do this to meet their goals on sustainable transport, road safety, climate change, air quality and public health. Tell them why these plans won't help, and think about alternative options that could help achieve their aims. 

Instead of charging motorcycles they could;

✊ Incentivise car owners to use a motorcycle or scooter if they need powered transport, reducing space used for parking and their impact on emissions and congestion

✊ Provide shared use micro mobility hubs free for bicycles, motorcycles and scooters to encourage a switch to all forms of two-wheelers

Different approaches to motorcycle parking could include;

✊ Providing secure free parking in solo motorcycle bays, encouraging bikes to save space while reducing crime and collisions involving stolen bikes

✊ Encouraging electric motorcycles reflecting the fact that they're a sustainable mode

✊ Adopting a different pricing model such as Westminster, including allowing yearly commuter passes

The more different options the better so please be creative!

Respond by clicking on the button below or emailing traffic.orders@camden.gov.uk with your objection by 21st March, with the reference 'TMO2425-0036'. It should only take a few minutes of your time!

Hackney got so many responses to their consultation it held them up for nearly a year. And because they couldn't answer your alternative options their decision may be unlawful! This is why we need as many of you as possible responding to this consultation NOW. Please also share widely!

Full details of the consultation including the proposed charges can be found here. Remember these are just the first year's charges, most of them will double next year.

Those Camden plans again in full...

• parking permits for residents', businesses' and doctors' motorcycles charged as if they are a type of car

• solo motorcycle bays charged at £2.60/day costing £600/year for a commuter

• FoI reveals that 1 in 7 riders - those living in 'car-free developments' - face charges up to £950/year - more than any car

• other residents' permits to nearly double from £75 to £146/year

• only 1 permit allowed per person so those with both a car and a PTW will be forced to sell one

• introducing motorcycle business permits at £419/year and doctors permits at £326

• charges even for electric motorcycles - £75/year for residents, £300 for commuters, £500 for residents of 'car-free' developments 

You can also email the Councillor responsible for the plans, Adam Harrison, to tell him exactly what you think!

If you live, work, study or volunteer in Camden you have a unique opportunity to stop the charges! Contact your local representatives, tell them what you think of the Council’s misguided anti-motorcycle plans.

If you would like to get more involved in the campaign, please contact us directly at save.london.motorcycling@gmail.com