The whys and how of Bike Parking for businesses and organisations
What do bike parking and burgers have in common? In this context, it is marketing: what can we learn from big brands such as McDonalds when it comes to 'selling' everyday bike use? And how does bike parking help businesses and the uptake of bike use?
Do it once and do it right. Good advice, and cheaper than 'try try again' when it comes to bike parking. So here's the deal on position, location and installation of bike parking to help you on your way.
Bike parking can be beautiful, colourful, a brand statement, a novel concept, a conversation point, a bill-board for cycling, multi-functional and exciting. So why be boring?
So what is a Wheelbender, and why all the fuss about them? Isn't a bike rack just a bike rack? Isn't any bike rack better than none? Good questions indeed.
Austroads has published a report to guide the design and installation of bicycle parking facilities and end-of-trip facilities. You can download it here. The report provides recommendations and principles as well as examples of best-practice facility design. The report also highlights common mistakes and suggests ways to improve flawed designs. Bicycle parking is an important … Continue reading Everything you wanted to know about Bike Parking…..
Here's a great story from Bike Auckland. There's a hero, a magic stead, a scary villain and a happy ending.... well most of that anyway.... and it gives you some great ideas on how to get bike parking happening! ‘How do I get more and better bike parking in my neighbourhood?’ was the question asked … Continue reading Flexible Bike Parking Options in Auckland
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Auckland Transport provide information on Bike Parking: an excellent start! What other bike parking goodness are AKL bike users looking for?
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