Let’s Do it Right

Starting the thought process towards a conceptual solution for any challenge from scratch affords one a unique opportunity – there are no boundaries as to what a busy mind can think up. So, why not start with a wish list containing what we believe to be most important requirements for effective bicycle parking.

The design of the bicycle parking module shall ensure the following:

• Prevent any unauthorized access to the parked bicycle (“Keep-your-hands-off-my-bike Rule”) to:
• prevent bicycle theft
• prevent accessory theft
• prevent tampering with the parked bicycle
• prevent intentional damage to the parked bicycle (vandalism)
• Prevent accidental damage to the parked bicycle
• Provide reasonably unobstructed view into parking module to:
• prevent unintended usage of parking modules (for example as people or animal shelter)
• prevent storage of unintended and non-approved items in the parking modules
• see what is inside before opening the module door
• easily identify the module where one’s bicycle is parked
• No usage fee for the bicyclist
• Simple and effortless door and lock operation
• No prerequisites for usage (sign-up, key, …) for ad-hoc access
• Sturdy, robust construction
• Low cost manufacturing, installation and maintenance
• Pleasing appearance which can be tailored to the surroundings
• Secure damage-free mounting feature for bicycle