2. Ray LaHood, US Secretary of Transportation
“This is the end of favoring motorized
transportation at the expense of non-motorized.”
“If you want federal DOT dollars, you better think
more seriously about adding bike paths to the
projects you propose.”
Fast Company 3/16/10
3. • Bicycle Parking provides additional parking options at
a lower cost per sq. ft. than vehicle parking
• Provides convenience to the user when placed near
the entrance of a work site, business or public facility
• Promotes a more orderly streetscape and pedestrian
right of way
• Well designed bike parking products and placement
encourages cycling as a mode of transportation
• Cycling encourages clean air initiatives and active,
healthy lifestyles
4. icycling as a form of enhancing communities with active
modes of transportation has been identified as the top
priority worldwide for conserving natural resources
ycleSafe’s goal is to provide innovative bicycle parking
products to meet the many needs of communities and
cyclists to promote use
warded the first patent for bicycle storage, CycleSafe
products offer the longest product life in the industry
ycleSafe products are engineered and manufactured with
5. Functionality
Easy/Safe bike parking for commercial areas, work sites, public
facilities, schools, parks and links to transit that will protect and secure
the bike
Convenience
Within 50 ft. to destination, bike route or building entry, adequate
access aisles and pedestrian walkways, 24 hour access
Security
Well lit area, high security systems on lockers, durable, tamper proof
products, ability to secure both wheel and frame on racks
Administration
Durable, dependable, low maintenance products, well defined
program to lower administrative cost
6. CLASS 3 – RACKS
• Short term parking
• Easy access
• High volume parking
• Secures both wheel and
frame to the rack
• Supports bike upright
• 2-bike capacity
• Mid-level security
7. 3 Styles of CycleSafe
Inverted U/2 racks
• Inground
• Surface Mount
• Rail Mount
8. Rack styles opposed by
cities and cyclists
Bike locked to trees
or lamposts
•Damages trees or street
furnishings
Wheel bender rack
•No bike stability or security
9. Rack styles opposed by
cities and cyclists
This type of design
provides form
without function.
Bike handles collide
reducing capacity,
does not support
bike upright or bike
wheel and frame.
11. Bike Shelters provide
some weather
protection for medium
to short term parking,
must have well
designed, secure racks
• On demand access
• Lower administrative costs
• Promotional panels available
12. ike Shelters require bike racks to
provide order and security.
CycleSafe Bike Shelters offer
options for bike parking capacity
or protection
/2 Racks
• Vertical Racks
• Hi-Density Racks
13. ycleSafe Hi-Density Rack
• Ideal
oubles for bike shelters,capacity
bike parking bike rooms
or cages, parking garages
• Can be staggered at 45 angle to
increase pedestrian pathways
• Ease of use, no moving parts to
jam or malfunction
14. CycleSafe WallRack
• Simple to use and install
• Space saving vertical rack
design
• Protects bike frame
• WallRack Stand available
for higher capacity
15. CycleSafe Lockers
• Highest level of security
• Maximum level of protection
• Long term parking use: work
sites/campus/transit
• Revenue rental programs
• Promotional panels for
wayfinding or to advertise
16. • Meets demands of harsh
outdoor environments
• SMC composite
withstands exposure to
salt, UV, moisture
• Corrosion, rust proof,
mold/dirt resistant
• Non heat conductive
material, avoids bike
damage
17. • Vandal/Graffiti resistant coating
– paint and markings wipe off
• Scratch resistant – integral
color imbedded with hot
compression molding process
will not show cuts or scratches
• High security locking
mechanism- full length pry
resistant door locking bar
18. • Double Tier Option –
maximize carbon footprint
with units stacked for
double capacity per sq ft.
• View Thru Options - allow
viewing for inspecting
contents: specify door
view, panel view or both
22. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
Docket # FTA-2009-0052
November 13, 2009
This document describes the bicycle improvements for
FTA funding on catchment area. “…all bicycle
improvements located within 3 miles of a public
transportation stop or station shall have a de facto
physical and functional relationship to public
transportation.”
Previous catchment area was 1500’ or .28 of a mile
23. BIKE TO WORK TAX CREDIT
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2008
Employers who provide bike parking, bathing facilities,
tune ups or other support for bike commuting can deduct
up to $20 a month per participating employee from their
taxable income.
Employers may reimburse employees, tax free, for
reasonable expenses related to their bike commute,
including equipment purchases, repairs or storage if it is
a substantial part of the commuter’s trip per month. This
may not be combined with other commuter tax benefits.