chicago

The first article in this series focused on the various cycling rights of way, as it seemed obvious that having a place to ride is the most basic prerequisite for cycling. However, many studies have shown that good bike parking is also important. Just as a car driver relies on being able to park at both the origin and the destination of each trip, so does every cyclist. In this article, we will first examine bike parking options in some of the most bike-friendly cities of northern Europe. We will then turn our gaze to Toronto and Chicago, two cities leading the way in North America. [more...]

Bike Parking in Europe

There are extensive bike parking options of various sorts available in most Dutch, Danish, and German cities. Local governments and public transport systems directly provide a large number of bike parking facilities. Moreover, private developers and building owners are required by local ordinances to provide a specified minimum level of bike parking both within and adjacent to their buildings. [more...]