What is SMC Fiberglass? SMC is an abbreviation for Sheet Molding Compound. SMC is a family of structural, fiber-reinforced thermosetting resins for creating parts by compression molding. CycleSafe’s SMC fiberglass panels are compressed with a 350-degree heated metal die in a 1000-ton vertical hydraulic press providing 1000 pounds per-square-inch of compression. The SMC base materials…
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…
CycleSafe’s ProPark Bike Lockers are modular and expandable to provide secure bike parking solutions for your unique needs. The ProPark bike locker comes standard with a door on each side and an internal diagonal partition, creating two triangle-shaped compartments for securely storing two bicycles individually. A single bike locker is just the beginning. Bike locker…
Using CALGreen Bike Parking Requirements as a Guide The 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) has mandatory bike parking requirements for non-residential structures. These regulations provide a good guidelines for the minimum recommended mix of short- and long-term secure bike parking for non-residential structures in all states. Two of CALGreen’s objectives were to reduce…
Over 19.5 million people commute by bike every day. Yet, nearly two thirds (65%) of Americans who don’t bike say they would like to ride more often. What does it take for these people to get out on their bikes? A secure place to store their bike at their destination. In order to get people…
Bike parking space requirements vary based on the type of bike parking used. This bicycle parking layout and design guide illustrates the amount of space used by bikes parked in various bike racks and bike lockers. The bike parking dimensions in this article are general guidelines. Be sure to consult local building codes and ordinances…
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,…
As leaders of innovation and security in the bike locker industry, CEO of CycleSafe, Richard Hartger, talks about its strategic partnership with Movatic to offer electronic access to bike lockers, the most advanced solution for bike lockers on the market. Movatic-powered lockers will allow cyclists to find, unlock, rent and pay for their bike locker…
CycleSafe of Grand Rapids has announced a strategic new partnership for app-based bike locker rental, payment and use. Bicycles are an energy-efficient and healthy form of transportation. However, for many riders, the availability of bike storage is a significant factor that limits use with millions of bikes stolen every year. “Bike owners love seeing our…
The PlaNYC 2030 proposal focuses on environmental responsibility and quality of life concerns, which includes encouraging bicycle use and providing safe and secure bicycle parking throughout the city.
