Have your say on Cargo Bikes in Hounslow
Hounslow Council is exploring opportunities to increase cargo bike use across the borough, including options for private ownership, shared cargo bike schemes, secure parking and future pilot projects. Your feedback will help us to shape what the provision of Cargo bikes looks like in Hounslow. Share your views before 22nd November 2026.
Why are we engaging?
We want to understand from residents and businesses how cargo bikes could be use to support day to day activities and what would help you to use and access cargo bikes in the future.
Your feedback will help us to shape what the provision of Cargo bikes looks like in Hounslow.
It is important that we understand your views, as we plan for the future transport needs of the borough.
What is a cargo bike?
Cargo bikes are bicycles designed to carry children, shopping, tools, equipment or deliveries. Many are electrically assisted, making it easier to carry heavier loads and travel longer distances. Cargo bikes are increasingly being used by families, businesses and organisations as an alternative to some car and van trips.
There are several different types of cargo bike:
- Longtail cargo bikes have an extended rear frame that can carry children, shopping or equipment behind the rider. They ride similarly to a standard bicycle and are often popular with families.
- Front-loader cargo bikes have a cargo box positioned between the rider and the front wheel. These can carry children, shopping or larger loads and allow riders to see what they are carrying whilst cycling.
- Cargo trikes have three wheels and a larger cargo box, providing additional carrying capacity and stability when stationary. They are often used by businesses and organisations carrying larger or heavier loads.
Who can take part?
Anyone who lives, works or visits the borough is welcome to complete the survey.
How can you get involved?
Complete the short survey, available until 22nd November 2026.
In-person - Come to a pop-up event this autumn, taking place outside the schools listed in the table below.
All members of the public are welcome to attend. These events are an opportunity to meet the project team, ask any questions, and try out a cargo bike:
| Date | Time | Address |
| 14 October | 2.30pm - 4.30pm | The Learning Tree Childcare. Isleworth Town Primary School Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AB |
| 23 October | 2.30pm - 4.30pm | Spring Grove Primary School Star Road, Isleworth TW7 4HB |
| 6 November | 2.30pm - 4.30pm | Beavers Community Primary School Arundel Rd, Cranford, Hounslow TW4 6HR |
We will be engaging with local businesses in these areas on the dates below. If you are a business and want to get involved, reach out to rosa.appleby@hounslow.gov.uk:
- 16th October - Chiswick / Kew Bridge
- 19th October - Hounslow Central
- 20th October - Feltham / Bedfont
Libraries – you can pick up a paper copy of a survey at your local library and give your completed survey to any member of staff.
Email – you can find the survey questions in the important documents section. Download the file, complete it, and email it back to consult@hounslow.gov.uk. You can attach, scan, or take a photo of the completed survey.
Post – you can find the survey questions under 'Important Documents' on the right. Post your completed survey to: Rosa Appleby, London Borough of Hounslow, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB.
Please make sure it arrives by Sunday 22nd November 2026.
If you need a paper copy, large print or a translation, please email consult@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2000.
What happens next?
We will review all feedback received through surveys and engagement activities.
Check back here for a summary showing what we heard and how your feedback will influence Cargo bike provision in Hounslow.
