Active Travel Products – Supporting Sustainable Transport

Enhancing Cycling & Walking Infrastructure

At Street Furniture Direct (SFD), we are committed to supporting active travel initiatives across the UK by providing high-quality, durable, and customisable solutions. With increased government investment in cycling and walking infrastructure, now is the time to upgrade public spaces with cycle parking, lane separators, bollards, and shelters designed for safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

Why Invest in Active Travel Infrastructure?

The UK government’s Active Travel Fund (ATF), alongside initiatives such as Gear Change and the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS), aims to make walking and cycling the preferred choice for everyday journeys. From Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) to Cycle Superhighways, urban spaces are being transformed to support greener modes of transport.

Our Product Range Includes:

Cycle Parking Solutions – Secure bike stands, cycle racks, and covered shelters.
Cycle Lane Separators & Bollards – Improve safety with flexible bollards and robust lane dividers.
Bike Repair Stations – Self-service maintenance units for cyclists on the go.
Secure Cycle Lockers/Shelters – Weather-resistant storage for long-term bike parking.

Supporting Active Travel in Schools & Workplaces

With schemes such as Bikeability training, Cycle to Work, and School Streets, the demand for high-quality cycling infrastructure continues to grow. Whether you’re a local authority, business, or urban planner, our street furniture solutions help create a cycle-friendly environment that encourages more people to choose active travel.

Browse Our Active Travel Products Today

Looking to improve your public space with cycling and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure? Browse our range of cycle shelters, parking, lane dividers, and more today. Need advice? Get in touch with our expert team via live chat or email for tailored recommendations.

The smart choice for safer cycling and walking infrastructure

The way we travel around towns and cities is changing. As government support for Active Travel schemes increases, there is a definite drive to make walking and cycling safer, more convenient, and more attractive.

Safe cycle parking and dedicated cycle lanes within major road networks are a core focus for Active Travel England, and the correct street furniture is essential to help make this happen.

At Street Furniture Direct, we understand that sub-contractors need reliable, cost-effective solutions that are easy to install and built to last. That's why our Active Travel range of street furniture is designed to enhance modern cycling and walking infrastructure with durable, functional, and regulation-compliant products.

From cycle stands and shelters to dividers for bike lanes, flexible bollards, and repair stations, we supply everything needed to create safe, accessible, and well-designed Active Travel infrastructure.

More than just suppliers, we provide expert guidance to help you meet project specifications, stay compliant with local regulations, and get the job done.

What is Active Travel street furniture?

Active Travel refers to government initiatives that encourage walking and cycling as primary modes of transport. As pressure grows on local authorities and developers to provide safer, more accessible paths for walkers and cyclists, the demand for quality Active Travel street furniture has never been higher.

But what is Active Travel street furniture? It is a range of street furniture that specifically improves walking and cycling infrastructure, as well as overall enhancing urban environments.

Here at Street Furniture Direct, we provide a broad range of products assisting sub-contractors to achieve Active Travel standards with the assurance of simplicity of fit and long-term durability.

Active Travel – our core collection of street furniture products

Cycle stands and shelters

Bike parking solutions that are safe for urban and suburban settings, workplaces, transport hubs, and public areas.

Bike lane separators and flexible bollards

A must for delineating dedicated cycle lanes, raising visibility, and promoting road safety for both cyclists and drivers.

Bike repair stations

Providing on-the-go repair equipment for cyclists, promoting independence, and encouraging larger numbers of individuals to cycle more regularly.

These products not only help build urban infrastructure - they actually make safety, accessibility, and usability better, making towns and cities more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly.

Important considerations when specifying Active Travel street furniture

While Active Travel street furniture plays a vital role in improving cycling and walking infrastructure, installing it comes with a set of challenges - particularly for sub-contractors tasked with ensuring a seamless, compliant, and cost-effective installation.

At Street Furniture Direct, we understand the pressures sub-contractors face on-site. Whether it's tight project deadlines, compliance concerns, or sourcing the right products, we are here to streamline the process and help you deliver high-quality installations efficiently.

Meeting regulatory and compliance standards

Because local authorities prioritise Active Travel schemes, compliance with UK Building Regulations is key. Sub-contractors must make sure that products such as bike lane dividers, bollards, and cycle shelters meet relevant standards and Active Travel England requirements.

Here at Street Furniture Direct, we provide robust, practical and high quality products that, if installed correctly in accordance with best practice guidelines, will help your project achieve compliance. Our experienced staff can guide you on specs, sizes, and product options to ensure project success.

Durability concerns in high-use areas

Active Travel furniture should withstand high usage, severe weather, and frequent contact from cyclists and vehicles. Low-quality materials result in wear, damage, and frequent maintenance problems, adding long-term expense for your customers.

Our range of Active Travel street furniture products are manufactured from durable, weather-proof materials so they will withstand even the most rugged city environments.

Time and installation difficulty constraints

Sub-contractors are often working within tight schedules and need products that are quick and easy to install, without unnecessary delays or complex fixing methods.

Our products are all simple to fit, with straightforward fixing instructions and pre-drilled, ready-to-fit options.

Why buy your Active Travel street furniture from us?

We work with many sub-contractors on a daily basis who specify and install a wide range of Active Travel and cycle parking products. As a result, we bring competence, expertise, and reliability, ensuring your project is a success.

Our team helps to bring certainty to your project, ensuring ensure you get the right product, at the right price, delivered on time.

Our service is backed up by our products, all of which undergo rigorous testing and quality control. You can be assured your project will stand the test of time.

Telephone us on 01625 879 442, email us at enquiries@streetfurnituredirect.co.uk or view our range of cycle parking, or wider range of street furniture, bollards, shelters or lockers.