As we welcome 2021 with WIDE open arms, we wanted to reflect on some of our silver linings. 2020 was the year bikes became mainstream again. They offered individuals a way to escape the four walls of their homes and enjoy life on a smaller scale. With travel restricted and many vacations canceled, people used…
CycleSafe had the opportunity to partner with a Michigan hospital that has been paving the way for hospital planning with its state-of-the-art facilities. This award winning hospital has been recognized as a groundbreaking healthcare facility that redefines how we understand what a hospital or clinic could be while enhancing its services to a community. Our…
May is National Bike Month, a month-long celebration of cycling coast-to-coast across the USA, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. Whether you bike to work or school or simply wish to explore your community, it’s a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling from money and time savings to healthier lifestyles and a…
The Parking Lot Diet More companies are providing secure bike parking for their employees. Biking to work promotes alternative transportation and an active lifestyle for healthy employees. Parking lots can be smaller, or fit more commuters, if bike lockers are provided. Space Required for 120 Cars vs 120 Bikes Shown above, replacing 120 car parking spaces,…
Selecting the right bike locker depends on many factors. This guide will help you make the best decision when buying bike lockers for your site. The main advantage of bicycle lockers is that they meet Class I long-term security for bike parking, defined as two hours or more and protecting the entire bicycle and accessories…
More people on bikes is a good thing, right? Well, bike advocates know that certain key pieces are particularly effective in encouraging more people to take up cycling. In addition to educational programs for cyclists and drivers alike and installing more bike lanes, secure bicycle parking is an important element to offer the cyclist peace…
A quality transportation system is a vital component to building a vibrant and successful community. Investment in mass transit becomes even more important for cities as more people are living and working in urban areas. For mid-sized cities like Grand Rapids, MI, developing a well connected and highly used bus system is key to a…
Since its founding in 1980 as a response to the energy crisis of the 70s, CycleSafe has led the way towards sustainable communities promoting active transportation. A leader in promoting green business practices and re-thinking urban transportation systems, the company encourages cycling as an alternative or additional mode of transportation. “Bicycling as a form of…
New Mexico—Rio Metro Regional Transit has installed CycleSafe Bicycle Lockers at Rail Runner Express stations connecting communities from Santa Fe to Albuquerque/Belen. A collaborative effort between NMDOT and the Mid Regional Council of Governments has included counties, towns, Native American tribes and Pueblos to promote alternative transportation along this 101 mile corridor to become more…
More employees are turning to bicycles as an alternative form of transportation, discovering the benefits of fitness and reduced stress levels. Meanwhile corporations are benefitting from increased employee performance. These benefits extend not only to the employees, but to the community as well. The installation of CycleSafe lockers encourages bike commuting as a healthy lifestyle,…
