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

• 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

•Bicycling as a form of enhancing communities with active modes of transportation has been identified as the top priority worldwide for conserving natural resources

•CycleSafe’s goal is to provide innovative bicycle parking products to meet the many needs of communities and cyclists to promote use

•Awarded the first patent for bicycle storage, CycleSafe products offer the longest product life in the industry

•CycleSafe products are engineered and manufactured with materials and finishes that follow ISO9000 quality assurance and ISO14000 for environmental standards

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

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

3 Styles of CycleSafe

Inverted U/2 racks• Inground• Surface Mount• Rail Mount

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

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.

CycleSafe racks are safe,

functional and appealing.

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

Bike Shelters require bike racks to provide order and security. CycleSafe Bike Shelters offer options for bike parking capacity or protection

•U/2 Racks• Vertical Racks• Hi-Density Racks

CycleSafe Hi-Density Rack

doubles bike parking capacity• Ideal for bike shelters, 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

CycleSafe WallRack

• Simple to use and install

• Space saving vertical rack design

• Protects bike frame

• WallRack Stand available for higher capacity

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Bike Lockers installed in 1980, Ann Arbor, MI - still in use today

Bike parking requirements in CanadaGaining in popularity in the US

Department of TransportationFederal Transit AdministrationDocket # FTA-2009-0052November 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

BIKE TO WORK TAX CREDIT

Bicycle Commuter Act of 2008Employers 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.

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