According to LPCB, more than 26,000 bicycles were reported stolen to the Metropolitan police alone last year, though cycle campaign groups believe this figure only tells part of the story, as only one-in-four people report stolen bikes.
“With the Streetpod, we felt confident that we had designed the ultimate secure cycle parking solution which would suit a wide range of clients,” said James Stewart, Cyclepods’ technical director.
“To ensure we had achieved this, we decided to have the Streetpod independently approved to LPS 1175, a standard recognised by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Secured by Design. We are pleased to announce the Streetpod stood up to this rigorous test.”
He added: “We feel this is a positive step in the right direction for secure cycle parking and are seeing the benefits of achieving this standard, as more and more Streetpods are being purchased and specified for new projects every day.”
LPS 1175: Issue 7 (Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of intruder resistant building components, strongpoints, security enclosures and free-standing barriers) covers a broad range of physical security products and services. It is designed to address risks that may not be adequately covered by, or may require higher standards than, other national or international standards.
