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resolvedI think it would depend on the curtilage of the land on which the cycle racks are located. UoE for example seems to have the authority to remove bikes from Sheffield stands on the footway on the northern side of George Square.
My dealing-with-abandoned-bikes policy for my work is well drafted. For a similar public version, just visit Cameron Toll: there are prominent notices attached to the walls beside the cycle racks.
Our office has a large underground bike park. Well used by regular commuters. Some even smile. Others do use the rear section as storage for old bikes they should just take to bike station. My pal Susan in FM recounts lots of whining when the notices were put on abandoned bikes……..
According to the internet
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This image shows a group of abandoned bicycles being collected by municipal workers in a city. The scene highlights the city's efforts to manage public space and reduce clutter by removing unattended bicycles from the streets. These measures help maintain urban order and cleanliness.
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For future reference:
"Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
ABANDONED BIKES POLICY
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre remove abandoned bikes from within and around our property.
Abandoned bikes take up valuable bike parking space at the shopping centre.
With the support of Police Scotland the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre removes abandoned bikes from within and around the Shopping Centre property.
Process For Removal:
Bikes which have not been claimed for a period of two weeks will be removed by the Cameron Toll Security Team and put into secure storage.
The Cameron Toll Security Team will advise Police Scotland of the full details of all bikes removed and put into storage. The bikes will remain in storage for a period of not less than three months to allow adequate time for owners to come forward and claim their bike.
If no claim of ownership is received within three months the property will thereafter default to the ownership of the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act, 1982.
The Cameron Toll Shopping Centre will dispose of the bikes as they see fit. It is likely that they will be donated to The Bike Station for recycling.
The process of removing abandoned bikes will be ongoing. If you are aware of a bike which appears to have been abandoned, please get in touch with the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre's Security Team.
Contact details: Tel: 0131 666 2777
6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB"
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With the average Amsterdammer owning 1.5 bicycles, it’s inevitable that many aren’t being used. In fact, 15% of all bikes parked outside are believed to be unused, with 60% of all unused bicycles parked in the city centre.
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https://thisbigcity.net/a-city-with-too-many-bicycles-amsterdams-unique-problem/
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