The provision of secure cycle parking by local councils, landlords and other providers of public amenities is both outdated and inefficient.
The pictures below illustrate how the public secure their bikes - seeking the nearest available post to attach their bike lock too.
In warehouse situations valuable car park places are taken up by bicycles using the wall railings as a secure fixing point.
In a typical shopping high street, while the local council has provided a standard bike parking fixture for cyclist to use, this old fashion method of bike parking actually incourages other cyclists to find alternative fixtures to attach their bike locks to.
This type of cycle parking system causes obstructions for pedestrians, creates barriers for motorists exiting their cars from designated parking spots, and looks makes the pavement look untidy.
PDL > Creative Action has developed a modular bike parking system which uses space more efficiently, secures bikes more effectively and is aesthetically more pleasing.
This new system is marketed as
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