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'Rent a bike' and help to grow own food in 15-point climate change battle plan
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swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2023, 1:30:23 AM1/31/23
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A council ‘rent a bike’ scheme and help for residents to grow their own food could help a borough battle climate change, a citizen’s jury has recommended.
The group wants to see more education about global warming and what can be done to combat it locally. The moves are among 15 recommendations from Blackburn with Darwen’s ‘People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis’ revealed this week.
The 26-strong panel of residents met for 30 hours between September and December hearing from local experts, scientists and researchers on the issue. At a launch event in Blackburn’s King George’s Hall last week, it published its report with 15 practical recommendations to tackle the problem locally.
They include the council looking at introducing a rent a bicycle scheme similar to London’s ‘Boris Bikes’ to get people out of their cars and on to two wheels. The report also called for major improvements to public transport with more trains and buses with more stops and more routes, a single ticket system and a new combined journeys app for people’s smart phones.
Other priorities included encouraging people to grow their own food through school gardens and cooking, creating more allotments from unused spaces and supporting local cook and share groups. The jury also wants action to help residents reduce food waste and council measures to improve green spaces with better walking maps and and more benches to allow resting points.
It calls for more incentives for people to car share, insulate their homes and recycle. The report says: “Everyone can be educated through inclusive involvement about how to make Blackburn with Darwen a better place to live, work and play.
“We think messages should be developed by and shared by people of all ages starting at ward/neighbourhood level including schools, youth groups, employers, residents (individuals and groups), local charities and community organisations and local councillors. Change will be encouraged through clear and transparent communication, including: why the change is needed, what can be done, and what the benefit will be (at individual and local level).
“We must think about what different things will increase awareness and motivation amongst different groups of people.”
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley told the launch event: “The level of commitment shown by each and every member of the jury is truly astounding. It is incredibly gratifying to sense the obvious community spirit that has evolved alongside the work.
“This is exactly the kind of collaborative, borough-wide approach that is needed.”
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/rent-bike-help-grow-food-26103149
The group wants to see more education about global warming and what can be done to combat it locally. The moves are among 15 recommendations from Blackburn with Darwen’s ‘People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis’ revealed this week.
The 26-strong panel of residents met for 30 hours between September and December hearing from local experts, scientists and researchers on the issue. At a launch event in Blackburn’s King George’s Hall last week, it published its report with 15 practical recommendations to tackle the problem locally.
They include the council looking at introducing a rent a bicycle scheme similar to London’s ‘Boris Bikes’ to get people out of their cars and on to two wheels. The report also called for major improvements to public transport with more trains and buses with more stops and more routes, a single ticket system and a new combined journeys app for people’s smart phones.
Other priorities included encouraging people to grow their own food through school gardens and cooking, creating more allotments from unused spaces and supporting local cook and share groups. The jury also wants action to help residents reduce food waste and council measures to improve green spaces with better walking maps and and more benches to allow resting points.
It calls for more incentives for people to car share, insulate their homes and recycle. The report says: “Everyone can be educated through inclusive involvement about how to make Blackburn with Darwen a better place to live, work and play.
“We think messages should be developed by and shared by people of all ages starting at ward/neighbourhood level including schools, youth groups, employers, residents (individuals and groups), local charities and community organisations and local councillors. Change will be encouraged through clear and transparent communication, including: why the change is needed, what can be done, and what the benefit will be (at individual and local level).
“We must think about what different things will increase awareness and motivation amongst different groups of people.”
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley told the launch event: “The level of commitment shown by each and every member of the jury is truly astounding. It is incredibly gratifying to sense the obvious community spirit that has evolved alongside the work.
“This is exactly the kind of collaborative, borough-wide approach that is needed.”
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/rent-bike-help-grow-food-26103149
Spike
Jan 31, 2023, 4:52:55 AM1/31/23
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What a dreadful manifesto.
“Get people out of their cars…”
“Grow your own food…”
“Do your own cooking…”
“Battle climate change…”
“Reduce food waste…”
“Insulate your homes…”
The car thing swings between petty control of other’s lives and some form
of levelling down; grow your own food is an impossibility; there are
pleasant alternatives to standing over a hot stove; climate changed
drastically 11000 years ago and what we now see are the results of that;
most food is wasted at the production or distribution phases; insulating
homes can and does lead to expensive heartbreak.
Well, at least one can see from this list the drive to force people back to
the Middle Ages.
--
Spike
“Get people out of their cars…”
“Grow your own food…”
“Do your own cooking…”
“Battle climate change…”
“Reduce food waste…”
“Insulate your homes…”
The car thing swings between petty control of other’s lives and some form
of levelling down; grow your own food is an impossibility; there are
pleasant alternatives to standing over a hot stove; climate changed
drastically 11000 years ago and what we now see are the results of that;
most food is wasted at the production or distribution phases; insulating
homes can and does lead to expensive heartbreak.
Well, at least one can see from this list the drive to force people back to
the Middle Ages.
Spike
swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2023, 6:26:29 AM1/31/23
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QUOTE: Cllr Phil Riley told the launch event: “The level of commitment shown by each and every member of the jury is truly astounding. It is incredibly gratifying to sense the obvious community spirit that has evolved alongside the work. ENDS
This is what happens when decent people pull together for the common good.
This is what happens when decent people pull together for the common good.
JNugent
Jan 31, 2023, 7:03:20 AM1/31/23
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On 31/01/2023 06:30 am, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> A council ‘rent a fairy-bike’ scheme and help for residents to grow their own food could help a borough battle climate change, a citizen’s jury has recommended.
Apart from th rental fairy-bike, it all sounds like the lifestyle my
great-grandparents had, with a vegetable plot out back and chickens in a
shed and enclosed run.
That was over a hundred and twenty years ago.
Why *are* some nutt... er... people so determined to reduce UK living
standards to those of the late Victorian period?
> The group wants to see more education about global warming and what can be done to combat it locally.
Who *cares* what they want when they have already announced their
conclusions: that UK living standards are too high?
The moves are among 15 recommendations from Blackburn with Darwen’s
‘People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis’ revealed this week.
Who elected them?
> The 26-strong panel of residents met for 30 hours between September and December hearing from local experts, scientists and researchers on the issue. At a launch event in Blackburn’s King George’s Hall last week, it published its report with 15 practical recommendations to tackle the problem locally.
Who elected them?
Who voted for their proposals for living standards reductions?
> They include the council looking at introducing a rent a fairy-bicycle scheme similar to London’s ‘Boris Fairy-Bikes’ to get people out of their cars and on to two fairy-wheels. The report also called for major improvements to public transport with more trains and buses with more stops and more routes, a single ticket system and a new combined journeys app for people’s smart phones.
As long as the so-called "People's (or even Peoples') Jury are going to
fund that out of private resources, that's OK.
But why would anyone want to send their smart phone on a journey? Is it
a way of providing alibis for criminals?
manifesto of reducing living standards back to those of 1870??
> https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/rent-bike-help-grow-food-26103149
>
> A council ‘rent a fairy-bike’ scheme and help for residents to grow their own food could help a borough battle climate change, a citizen’s jury has recommended.
Apart from th rental fairy-bike, it all sounds like the lifestyle my
great-grandparents had, with a vegetable plot out back and chickens in a
shed and enclosed run.
That was over a hundred and twenty years ago.
Why *are* some nutt... er... people so determined to reduce UK living
standards to those of the late Victorian period?
> The group wants to see more education about global warming and what can be done to combat it locally.
conclusions: that UK living standards are too high?
The moves are among 15 recommendations from Blackburn with Darwen’s
‘People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis’ revealed this week.
> The 26-strong panel of residents met for 30 hours between September and December hearing from local experts, scientists and researchers on the issue. At a launch event in Blackburn’s King George’s Hall last week, it published its report with 15 practical recommendations to tackle the problem locally.
Who voted for their proposals for living standards reductions?
> They include the council looking at introducing a rent a fairy-bicycle scheme similar to London’s ‘Boris Fairy-Bikes’ to get people out of their cars and on to two fairy-wheels. The report also called for major improvements to public transport with more trains and buses with more stops and more routes, a single ticket system and a new combined journeys app for people’s smart phones.
As long as the so-called "People's (or even Peoples') Jury are going to
fund that out of private resources, that's OK.
But why would anyone want to send their smart phone on a journey? Is it
a way of providing alibis for criminals?
>
> Other priorities included encouraging people to grow their own food through school gardens and cooking, creating more allotments from unused spaces and supporting local cook and share groups. The jury also wants action to help residents reduce food waste and council measures to improve green spaces with better walking maps and and more benches to allow resting points.
> It calls for more incentives for people to car share, insulate their homes and recycle. The report says: “Everyone can be educated through inclusive involvement about how to make Blackburn with Darwen a better place to live, work and play.
> “We think messages should be developed by and shared by people of all ages starting at ward/neighbourhood level including schools, youth groups, employers, residents (individuals and groups), local charities and community organisations and local councillors. Change will be encouraged through clear and transparent communication, including: why the change is needed, what can be done, and what the benefit will be (at individual and local level).
> “We must think about what different things will increase awareness and motivation amongst different groups of people.”
> Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley told the launch event: “The level of commitment shown by each and every member of the jury is truly astounding. It is incredibly gratifying to sense the obvious community spirit that has evolved alongside the work.
> “This is exactly the kind of collaborative, borough-wide approach that is needed.”
When is the People's [sic] Jury going to stand for election on their
> Other priorities included encouraging people to grow their own food through school gardens and cooking, creating more allotments from unused spaces and supporting local cook and share groups. The jury also wants action to help residents reduce food waste and council measures to improve green spaces with better walking maps and and more benches to allow resting points.
> It calls for more incentives for people to car share, insulate their homes and recycle. The report says: “Everyone can be educated through inclusive involvement about how to make Blackburn with Darwen a better place to live, work and play.
> “We think messages should be developed by and shared by people of all ages starting at ward/neighbourhood level including schools, youth groups, employers, residents (individuals and groups), local charities and community organisations and local councillors. Change will be encouraged through clear and transparent communication, including: why the change is needed, what can be done, and what the benefit will be (at individual and local level).
> “We must think about what different things will increase awareness and motivation amongst different groups of people.”
> Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley told the launch event: “The level of commitment shown by each and every member of the jury is truly astounding. It is incredibly gratifying to sense the obvious community spirit that has evolved alongside the work.
> “This is exactly the kind of collaborative, borough-wide approach that is needed.”
manifesto of reducing living standards back to those of 1870??
> https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/rent-bike-help-grow-food-26103149
>
JNugent
Jan 31, 2023, 7:05:42 AM1/31/23
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On 31/01/2023 11:26 am, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> QUOTE: Cllr Phil Riley told the launch event: “The level of commitment shown by each and every member of the jury is truly astounding. It is incredibly gratifying to sense the obvious community spirit that has evolved alongside the work. ENDS
Have they got enough "commitment" to stand for election on an honest
> QUOTE: Cllr Phil Riley told the launch event: “The level of commitment shown by each and every member of the jury is truly astounding. It is incredibly gratifying to sense the obvious community spirit that has evolved alongside the work. ENDS
statement of their belief that living standards are far too high and
ought to be reduced?
> This is what happens when decent people pull together for the common good.
swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2023, 7:56:34 AM1/31/23
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QUOTE:The jury also wants action to help residents reduce food waste and council measures to improve green spaces with better walking maps and and more benches to allow resting points.ENDS
Don't forget the cycle hangars coming to a street near you soon.
Don't forget the cycle hangars coming to a street near you soon.
JNugent
Jan 31, 2023, 9:05:52 AM1/31/23
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On 31/01/2023 12:56 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> QUOTE:The jury also wants action to help residents reduce food waste and council measures to improve green spaces with better walking maps and and more benches to allow resting points.ENDS
How is this "jury" elected?
> QUOTE:The jury also wants action to help residents reduce food waste and council measures to improve green spaces with better walking maps and and more benches to allow resting points.ENDS
Who gets a vote?
Other than themselves, I mean.
> Don't forget the fairy-cycle dustbins coming to a street near you soon.
swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2023, 9:09:37 AM1/31/23
to
On streets
There are almost 150,000 on-street cycle parking spaces across London.
Off streets
Some authorities in London provide secure cycle parking in their car parks. This includes the City of London which has free, 24-hour cycle parking in five car parks it owns.
There are almost 150,000 on-street cycle parking spaces across London.
Off streets
Some authorities in London provide secure cycle parking in their car parks. This includes the City of London which has free, 24-hour cycle parking in five car parks it owns.
JNugent
Jan 31, 2023, 9:19:26 AM1/31/23
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swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2023, 11:31:47 AM1/31/23
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There's hardly a destination where cycle parking isn't necessary - schools, offices, stations, surgeries, shopping centres, to name but a few. This guide explains the best way of providing it.
Never underestimate the importance of well-designed, high-quality and convenient cycle parking. It influences the decision to cycle and reduces the chances of a bike (or its handlebars, seat, wheels etc) being stolen.
Lampposts, railings and gutter pipes simply aren't good enough.
Where to install bike parking
Ideally, cycle parking needs to be:
closer than, or as close to, the nearest available car parking for the destination in question
in public view (or covered by security measures such as CCTV or a cage with an access code)
sheltered (if long-stay)
well maintained
lit at night.
If not, it's almost bound to be underused. Installing cycle parking in unsafe and remote spots is pointless unless you've addressed the problems that will inevitably cause.
How much bike parking to install?
Don't think that just because you've only seen one lone bike at the location, you only need one stand. It could well be that other people have always dreamt of parking bikes there, but couldn't find anywhere safe.
In other words, cycle parking should cater for both existing and potential/suppressed demand, so be as generous as possible.
What kind?
To establish this, ask yourself:
1. Who the users are most likely to be and, indeed, who you wish to encourage. Will they be:
Shoppers?
Employees?
Commuters?
Visitors?
Residents?
Students?
Children?
Other?
A mix?
2. How are they going to use the facility?
Will they be leaving their bikes for a long time/late in the day/overnight (e.g. while at work/travelling), or just for a short time (e.g. shopping, popping to the cafe)?
Will they need to park non-standard cycles (adapted/cargo etc), or smaller frames (children's bikes)?
3. Where is the parking going to be?
In constant view?
Out of the way? (Of necessity, that is - remote parking is not at all ideal).
Factor in all of the above when deciding on the type of parking to provide, its dimensions and the level of security it needs.
For instance, cages or compounds with CCTV and access by a security code are about the most secure you can get outdoors, but they're by no means necessary, nor indeed workable, everywhere. A simple row of covered racks may well be fine.
Keeping your employees bike secure
Keeping your employees bike secure
Types of cycle parking
When reading the advice below, bear in mind that basic security for any bike means locking both the wheels and the frame to some robust, solidly entrenched external object. Thieves are quite happy to carry off bikes that are locked to themselves - they can remove the lock in the privacy of their own homes (or wherever).
‘Sheffield’ stands, the most common type of cycle parking, are inverted 'U' shapes, supporting the whole bike. They help keep a cycle steady while it’s being locked, when luggage is being unhooked or panniers stuffed with shopping. What's more, both the frame and wheels can usually be locked to them (a theft deterrent).
Inexpensive, durable and easy to maintain, these stands are perhaps the most sensible option for most workplaces. Given that staff will be leaving their bikes for much of the day or night, racks are best lit, protected from the weather by sheltering and, if not in constant sight, covered by CCTV, compound, or other security measures.
Slotted concrete slabs, or ‘butterfly’ wall racks are unpopular because they tend to bend wheels, may be too narrow for fatter tyres, don't support the whole cycle and make it difficult (impossible, sometimes) to use a lock effectively.
Semi-vertical racks are common inside buildings and where space is limited. They do have a downside, though: using them involves lifting bikes up, something that's not easy for some people and for heavier machines. Also, some tyres are too wide to fit into the slots. If you can, provide an alternative too.
Two-tier racks are very common in Holland, and often found at railway stations in the UK. Their footprint makes for an efficient use of space, and they cater for users who can lift up their bikes and those who can't, or don't want to. Some designs don't lend themselves to locking up both the frame and wheels, however, and sometimes the racks are so close together that bikes clash and tangle, and panniers and baskets are almost impossible to store. (If that happens, you'll find that the facility may not be used to capacity because cyclists can only use every other rack).
Individual bike lockers are particularly attractive to people who've invested in high-end cycles. They may be heavy on space and admin but, in the right locations, they're well worth it and much appreciated.
Heritage/designer stands cater for locations looking to enhance their aesthetic appeal (e.g. historic town centres, statement public realm projects etc). They're fine as long as the fancy design is usable. Before investing, check that they support bike frames properly, don't have rungs in all the wrong places, or are too thick for smaller D-locks.
If you're happy about security, consider supplying extras too - e.g. pumps, maintenance stands, tools and/or a separate rack for leaving locks (some are so heavy that they're difficult to carry while you're out and about on your bike).
A note on workplaces: for sites that don't enjoy any outdoor space, the solution may be to offer cycle commuters a lockable room somewhere inside, either downstairs or easily accessible by a bike-sized lift. Where space is extremely limited, think about high-quality wall-mounted racks or hooks.
Never underestimate the importance of well-designed, high-quality and convenient cycle parking. It influences the decision to cycle and reduces the chances of a bike (or its handlebars, seat, wheels etc) being stolen.
Lampposts, railings and gutter pipes simply aren't good enough.
Where to install bike parking
Ideally, cycle parking needs to be:
closer than, or as close to, the nearest available car parking for the destination in question
in public view (or covered by security measures such as CCTV or a cage with an access code)
sheltered (if long-stay)
well maintained
lit at night.
If not, it's almost bound to be underused. Installing cycle parking in unsafe and remote spots is pointless unless you've addressed the problems that will inevitably cause.
How much bike parking to install?
Don't think that just because you've only seen one lone bike at the location, you only need one stand. It could well be that other people have always dreamt of parking bikes there, but couldn't find anywhere safe.
In other words, cycle parking should cater for both existing and potential/suppressed demand, so be as generous as possible.
What kind?
To establish this, ask yourself:
1. Who the users are most likely to be and, indeed, who you wish to encourage. Will they be:
Shoppers?
Employees?
Commuters?
Visitors?
Residents?
Students?
Children?
Other?
A mix?
2. How are they going to use the facility?
Will they be leaving their bikes for a long time/late in the day/overnight (e.g. while at work/travelling), or just for a short time (e.g. shopping, popping to the cafe)?
Will they need to park non-standard cycles (adapted/cargo etc), or smaller frames (children's bikes)?
3. Where is the parking going to be?
In constant view?
Out of the way? (Of necessity, that is - remote parking is not at all ideal).
Factor in all of the above when deciding on the type of parking to provide, its dimensions and the level of security it needs.
For instance, cages or compounds with CCTV and access by a security code are about the most secure you can get outdoors, but they're by no means necessary, nor indeed workable, everywhere. A simple row of covered racks may well be fine.
Keeping your employees bike secure
Keeping your employees bike secure
Types of cycle parking
When reading the advice below, bear in mind that basic security for any bike means locking both the wheels and the frame to some robust, solidly entrenched external object. Thieves are quite happy to carry off bikes that are locked to themselves - they can remove the lock in the privacy of their own homes (or wherever).
‘Sheffield’ stands, the most common type of cycle parking, are inverted 'U' shapes, supporting the whole bike. They help keep a cycle steady while it’s being locked, when luggage is being unhooked or panniers stuffed with shopping. What's more, both the frame and wheels can usually be locked to them (a theft deterrent).
Inexpensive, durable and easy to maintain, these stands are perhaps the most sensible option for most workplaces. Given that staff will be leaving their bikes for much of the day or night, racks are best lit, protected from the weather by sheltering and, if not in constant sight, covered by CCTV, compound, or other security measures.
Slotted concrete slabs, or ‘butterfly’ wall racks are unpopular because they tend to bend wheels, may be too narrow for fatter tyres, don't support the whole cycle and make it difficult (impossible, sometimes) to use a lock effectively.
Semi-vertical racks are common inside buildings and where space is limited. They do have a downside, though: using them involves lifting bikes up, something that's not easy for some people and for heavier machines. Also, some tyres are too wide to fit into the slots. If you can, provide an alternative too.
Two-tier racks are very common in Holland, and often found at railway stations in the UK. Their footprint makes for an efficient use of space, and they cater for users who can lift up their bikes and those who can't, or don't want to. Some designs don't lend themselves to locking up both the frame and wheels, however, and sometimes the racks are so close together that bikes clash and tangle, and panniers and baskets are almost impossible to store. (If that happens, you'll find that the facility may not be used to capacity because cyclists can only use every other rack).
Individual bike lockers are particularly attractive to people who've invested in high-end cycles. They may be heavy on space and admin but, in the right locations, they're well worth it and much appreciated.
Heritage/designer stands cater for locations looking to enhance their aesthetic appeal (e.g. historic town centres, statement public realm projects etc). They're fine as long as the fancy design is usable. Before investing, check that they support bike frames properly, don't have rungs in all the wrong places, or are too thick for smaller D-locks.
If you're happy about security, consider supplying extras too - e.g. pumps, maintenance stands, tools and/or a separate rack for leaving locks (some are so heavy that they're difficult to carry while you're out and about on your bike).
A note on workplaces: for sites that don't enjoy any outdoor space, the solution may be to offer cycle commuters a lockable room somewhere inside, either downstairs or easily accessible by a bike-sized lift. Where space is extremely limited, think about high-quality wall-mounted racks or hooks.
Spike
Jan 31, 2023, 11:50:22 AM1/31/23
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swldx...@gmail.com <swldx...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Never underestimate the importance of well-designed, high-quality and
> convenient cycle parking. It influences the decision to cycle and reduces
> the chances of a bike (or its handlebars, seat, wheels etc) being stolen.
No! Really? Who would want to by such bicycle parts?
> Never underestimate the importance of well-designed, high-quality and
> convenient cycle parking. It influences the decision to cycle and reduces
> the chances of a bike (or its handlebars, seat, wheels etc) being stolen.
<thinks>
erm….🙄
> Ideally, cycle parking needs to be:
>
> closer than, or as close to, the nearest available car parking for
> the destination in question
> in public view (or covered by security measures such as CCTV or a
> cage with an access code)
> sheltered (if long-stay)
> well maintained
> lit at night.
> If not, it's almost bound to be underused. Installing cycle parking in
> unsafe and remote spots is pointless unless you've addressed the problems
> that will inevitably cause.
--
Spike
JNugent
Jan 31, 2023, 11:57:21 AM1/31/23
to
On 31/01/2023 04:31 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> There's hardly a destination where fairy-cycle parking isn't necessary - schools, offices, stations, surgeries, shopping centres, to name but a few. This guide explains the best way of providing it.
>
> Never underestimate the importance of well-designed, high-quality and convenient fairy-cycle parking. It influences the decision to fairy-cycle and reduces the chances of a fairy-bike (or its handlebars, seat, wheels etc) being stolen.
>
> Ideally, fairy-cycle parking needs to be:
Where is the logic in that? What does the provision of car-parking have
to do with it?
> sheltered (if long-stay)
> well maintained
> lit at night.
At any old cost?
> If not, it's almost bound to be underused. Installing fairy-cycle parking in unsafe and remote spots is pointless unless you've addressed the problems that will inevitably cause.
> How much fairy-bike parking to install?
>
> Don't think that just because you've only seen one lone fairy-bike at the location, you only need one stand. It could well be that other people have always dreamt of parking fairy-bikes there, but couldn't find anywhere safe.
Some people dream about fairy-bike parking facilities?
Are they retarded?
> In other words, fairy-cycle parking should cater for both existing and potential/suppressed demand, so be as generous as possible.
> Freeloaders?
> Will they need to park non-standard fairy-cycles (adapted/cargo etc), or smaller frames (children's fairy-bikes)?
> Keeping your employees fairy-bike secure
>
>
> Types of fairy-cycle parking
>
> When reading the advice below, bear in mind that basic security for any fairy-bike means locking both the wheels and the frame to some robust, solidly entrenched external object. Other fairy-cyclists are quite happy to carry off fairy-bikes that are locked to themselves - they can remove the lock in the privacy of their own homes (or wherever).
>
> ‘Sheffield’ stands, the most common type of fairy-cycle parking, are inverted 'U' shapes, supporting the whole bike. They help keep a fairy-cycle steady while it’s being locked, when luggage is being unhooked or panniers stuffed with shopping. What's more, both the frame and wheels can usually be locked to them (a theft deterrent).
> Inexpensive, durable and easy to maintain, these stands are perhaps the most sensible option for most workplaces. Given that staff will be leaving their fairy-bikes for much of the day or night, racks are best lit, protected from the weather by sheltering and, if not in constant sight, covered by CCTV, compound, or other security measures. And the fairy-cyclists will pay the full cost, willingly. Or something.
> Slotted concrete slabs, or ‘butterfly’ wall racks are unpopular because they tend to bend wheels, may be too narrow for fatter tyres, don't support the whole fairy-cycle and make it difficult (impossible, sometimes) to use a lock effectively.
> Semi-vertical racks are common inside buildings and where space is limited. They do have a downside, though: using them involves lifting fairy-bikes up, something that's not easy for some people and for heavier machines. Also, some tyres are too wide to fit into the slots. If you can, provide an alternative too.
> Two-tier racks are very common in Holland, and often found at railway stations in the UK. Their footprint makes for an efficient use of space, and they cater for users who can lift up their fairy-bikes and those who can't, or don't want to. Some designs don't lend themselves to locking up both the frame and wheels, however, and sometimes the racks are so close together that fairy-bikes clash and tangle, and panniers and baskets are almost impossible to store. (If that happens, you'll find that the facility may not be used to capacity because fairy-cyclists can only use every other rack).
> Individual fairy-bike lockers are particularly attractive to people who've invested in high-end cycles. They may be heavy on space and admin but, in the right locations, they're well worth it and much appreciated, and the fairy-cyclists will willingly pay the full cost of provision. Honest.
> Heritage/designer stands cater for locations looking to enhance their aesthetic appeal (e.g. historic town centres, statement public realm projects etc). They're fine as long as the fancy design is usable. Before investing, check that they support fairy-bike frames properly, don't have rungs in all the wrong places, or are too thick for smaller D-locks. And remember: there's no building of sufficient historic or aesthetic value that the view won't be improved by a few eyesore fairy-cycle bins or racks.
>
> If you're happy about security, consider supplying extras too - e.g. pumps, maintenance stands, tools and/or a separate rack for leaving locks (some are so heavy that they're difficult to carry while you're out and about on your fairy-bike).
>
> A note on workplaces: for sites that don't enjoy any outdoor space, the solution may be to offer fairy-cycle commuters a lockable room somewhere inside, either downstairs or easily accessible by a bike-sized lift. A kitchen may be best. Or failing that, a bathroom. Where space is extremely limited, think about high-quality wall-mounted racks or hooks.
And remember: no matter how much it costs, the fairy-cyclists will be
overjoyed to pay it, right down to the whole of the opportunity cost of
the lost return from other uses to which the land could have been put.
Just ask them for the £50 a week each and watch their beaming smiles.
Or something.
> There's hardly a destination where fairy-cycle parking isn't necessary - schools, offices, stations, surgeries, shopping centres, to name but a few. This guide explains the best way of providing it.
>
> Never underestimate the importance of well-designed, high-quality and convenient fairy-cycle parking. It influences the decision to fairy-cycle and reduces the chances of a fairy-bike (or its handlebars, seat, wheels etc) being stolen.
>
> Lampposts, railings and gutter pipes simply aren't good enough.
> Where to install fairy-bike parking
> Lampposts, railings and gutter pipes simply aren't good enough.
>
> Ideally, fairy-cycle parking needs to be:
>
> closer than, or as close to, the nearest available car parking for the destination in question
> in public view (or covered by security measures such as CCTV or a cage with an access code)
Why?
> closer than, or as close to, the nearest available car parking for the destination in question
> in public view (or covered by security measures such as CCTV or a cage with an access code)
Where is the logic in that? What does the provision of car-parking have
to do with it?
> sheltered (if long-stay)
> well maintained
> lit at night.
> If not, it's almost bound to be underused. Installing fairy-cycle parking in unsafe and remote spots is pointless unless you've addressed the problems that will inevitably cause.
> How much fairy-bike parking to install?
>
> Don't think that just because you've only seen one lone fairy-bike at the location, you only need one stand. It could well be that other people have always dreamt of parking fairy-bikes there, but couldn't find anywhere safe.
Some people dream about fairy-bike parking facilities?
Are they retarded?
> In other words, fairy-cycle parking should cater for both existing and potential/suppressed demand, so be as generous as possible.
> What kind?
>
> To establish this, ask yourself:
> 1. Who the users are most likely to be and, indeed, who you wish to encourage. Will they be:
>
> Shoppers?
> Vandals?
>
> To establish this, ask yourself:
> 1. Who the users are most likely to be and, indeed, who you wish to encourage. Will they be:
>
> Shoppers?
> Freeloaders?
> Employees?
> Commuters?
> Visitors?
> Residents?
> Students?
> Children?
> Eco-Warriors (self-appointed)?
> Commuters?
> Visitors?
> Residents?
> Students?
> Children?
> Other?
> A mix?
>
> 2. How are they going to use the facility?
>
> Will they be leaving their fairy-bikes for a long time/late in the day/overnight (e.g. while at work/travelling), or just for a short time (e.g. shopping, popping to the cafe)?
> A mix?
>
> 2. How are they going to use the facility?
>
> Will they need to park non-standard fairy-cycles (adapted/cargo etc), or smaller frames (children's fairy-bikes)?
>
> 3. Where is the parking going to be?
>
> In constant view?
> Out of the way? (Of necessity, that is - remote parking is not at all ideal).
>
> Factor in all of the above when deciding on the type of parking to provide, its dimensions and the level of security it needs.
>
> For instance, cages or compounds with CCTV and access by a security code are about the most secure you can get outdoors, but they're by no means necessary, nor indeed workable, everywhere. A simple row of covered racks may well be fine.
>
>
> Keeping your employees fairy-bike secure
> 3. Where is the parking going to be?
>
> In constant view?
> Out of the way? (Of necessity, that is - remote parking is not at all ideal).
>
> Factor in all of the above when deciding on the type of parking to provide, its dimensions and the level of security it needs.
>
> For instance, cages or compounds with CCTV and access by a security code are about the most secure you can get outdoors, but they're by no means necessary, nor indeed workable, everywhere. A simple row of covered racks may well be fine.
>
>
> Keeping your employees fairy-bike secure
>
>
> Types of fairy-cycle parking
>
> When reading the advice below, bear in mind that basic security for any fairy-bike means locking both the wheels and the frame to some robust, solidly entrenched external object. Other fairy-cyclists are quite happy to carry off fairy-bikes that are locked to themselves - they can remove the lock in the privacy of their own homes (or wherever).
>
> ‘Sheffield’ stands, the most common type of fairy-cycle parking, are inverted 'U' shapes, supporting the whole bike. They help keep a fairy-cycle steady while it’s being locked, when luggage is being unhooked or panniers stuffed with shopping. What's more, both the frame and wheels can usually be locked to them (a theft deterrent).
> Inexpensive, durable and easy to maintain, these stands are perhaps the most sensible option for most workplaces. Given that staff will be leaving their fairy-bikes for much of the day or night, racks are best lit, protected from the weather by sheltering and, if not in constant sight, covered by CCTV, compound, or other security measures. And the fairy-cyclists will pay the full cost, willingly. Or something.
> Slotted concrete slabs, or ‘butterfly’ wall racks are unpopular because they tend to bend wheels, may be too narrow for fatter tyres, don't support the whole fairy-cycle and make it difficult (impossible, sometimes) to use a lock effectively.
> Semi-vertical racks are common inside buildings and where space is limited. They do have a downside, though: using them involves lifting fairy-bikes up, something that's not easy for some people and for heavier machines. Also, some tyres are too wide to fit into the slots. If you can, provide an alternative too.
> Two-tier racks are very common in Holland, and often found at railway stations in the UK. Their footprint makes for an efficient use of space, and they cater for users who can lift up their fairy-bikes and those who can't, or don't want to. Some designs don't lend themselves to locking up both the frame and wheels, however, and sometimes the racks are so close together that fairy-bikes clash and tangle, and panniers and baskets are almost impossible to store. (If that happens, you'll find that the facility may not be used to capacity because fairy-cyclists can only use every other rack).
> Individual fairy-bike lockers are particularly attractive to people who've invested in high-end cycles. They may be heavy on space and admin but, in the right locations, they're well worth it and much appreciated, and the fairy-cyclists will willingly pay the full cost of provision. Honest.
> Heritage/designer stands cater for locations looking to enhance their aesthetic appeal (e.g. historic town centres, statement public realm projects etc). They're fine as long as the fancy design is usable. Before investing, check that they support fairy-bike frames properly, don't have rungs in all the wrong places, or are too thick for smaller D-locks. And remember: there's no building of sufficient historic or aesthetic value that the view won't be improved by a few eyesore fairy-cycle bins or racks.
>
> If you're happy about security, consider supplying extras too - e.g. pumps, maintenance stands, tools and/or a separate rack for leaving locks (some are so heavy that they're difficult to carry while you're out and about on your fairy-bike).
>
> A note on workplaces: for sites that don't enjoy any outdoor space, the solution may be to offer fairy-cycle commuters a lockable room somewhere inside, either downstairs or easily accessible by a bike-sized lift. A kitchen may be best. Or failing that, a bathroom. Where space is extremely limited, think about high-quality wall-mounted racks or hooks.
And remember: no matter how much it costs, the fairy-cyclists will be
overjoyed to pay it, right down to the whole of the opportunity cost of
the lost return from other uses to which the land could have been put.
Just ask them for the £50 a week each and watch their beaming smiles.
Or something.
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Jan 31, 2023, 12:20:08 PM1/31/23
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Installing cycle parking for your employees is a win-win scenario. They get somewhere secure for their bikes, you save money.
If your employees choose to ride a bike to work, they need somewhere safe to store it when they arrive. Railings and drainpipes aren’t good enough - proper cycle parking is required. Quite apart from its practical use, it makes a statement: cyclists are welcome here. It’s also a major tick on Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Employer accreditation.
Installing cycle parking isn’t a waste of business cash, because employees commuting by bike actually save you money. They’ll no longer need those expensive car parking spaces, and cyclists tend to be healthier, taking less time off sick – an average of two days a year fewer. Cycle commuters are also less likely to be late for work and will be more awake and more motivated when they arrive.
Compare these benefits against the small cost of cycle parking. A single Sheffield stand – the classic rectangular hoop that provides parking for two bikes – can cost as little as £30 if you do the installation. Other solutions are more expensive, but still provide excellent value on a per-bike-commuter basis.
Bike shed
Parking guides
How much cycle parking does your company need? As a Cyclescheme provider, you’ll have a good idea: you know how many staff have taken advantage of the scheme! That’s your minimum (possibly divided by the number of work shifts). But it’s worth installing extra to cope with future demand.
Whatever cycle parking you provide, it needs to meet certain criteria:
Convenient location. As close as possible to the main entrance. If it’s a long walk from the bike park into work, employees are more likely to choose alternative transport.
Visible. Well-lit and in clear view of other employees, the public, or CCTV, so that potential thieves can’t work uninterrupted.
Secure. Each bike must be able to be locked through the frame to a secure anchor point, such as the bike stand, and/or be parked behind a locked door.
Well designed. Any bike stand must support the bike without damaging it; avoid butterfly-shaped wheel-bender stands that hold the bike upright by its front wheel. The parking must be easy to use too.
Covered. No cyclist likes leaving their bike to rust in the rain. A roof makes a big difference.
Indoor options
If there’s space available indoors you could reallocate some of that to cycle parking. The floor needs to be easy to keep clean. Ideally, the bikes won’t have to go through more than one door – to which the cyclists will need a key, key card, or door code. Any steps or stairs will need wheeling ramps. These look a bit like metal guttering and enable bikes to be pushed up and down steps rather than carried.
You could fit Sheffield stands in your company bike room; they can be bolted down rather than concreted in. Or you could provide wall mounts so that bikes can be hung vertically by their wheels. Some lifting is involved with wall mounts, which makes them unsuitable for less-able cyclists and difficult for those with heavy bikes, such as e-bikes. Wall mounts ideally need an anchor point so the bike can be locked in place.
Compact folders require very little space. A Brompton or similar might fit under a desk, or several might fit in a cloakroom. Or how about a bank of folding bike lockers?
Outdoor options
Here are some standard options. As ever, there’s a good argument that you get what you pay for, so don’t be surprised to be quoted more than the minimum price listed.
Sheffield stands. Inexpensive and easy to use, but with no inherent weather protection. Sheffield stands can be bought individually or in a ‘toast rack’ of several stands. To enable two bikes to be easily locked to each stand, ensure there’s a gap of a metre between each stand.
Price: from around £30 each (ex VAT).
Bike shelter. Typically, there will be a polycarbonate roof supported by a metal frame, with the bikes parked at Sheffield stands underneath – which may or may not be included in the price. This is a much better solution than bare stands.
Price: from around £750 (ex VAT) for a 10-bike shelter.
Two-tier bike shelter. Same idea as above but the bikes fit on two levels, with the top rack sliding out and down for easier access. Fits twice as many bikes in the same footprint but is less user friendly and more expensive than a shelter with Sheffield stands.
Price: from around £5,000 (ex VAT) for a 20-bike shelter.
Bike compound. Not just roofed but fully enclosed, with a lockable door and bike stands inside. When choosing, don’t forget to factor in all necessary security measures and the bike stands themselves.
Price: from around £5,000 (ex VAT) for a 20-bike compound.
Bike lockers. Individual lockers, usually metal, for parking one bike either horizontally or vertically, with room to store equipment like a helmet. Excellent security and weather protection, but the most expensive per-bike parking option.
Price: from around £650 each (ex VAT).
If your employees choose to ride a bike to work, they need somewhere safe to store it when they arrive. Railings and drainpipes aren’t good enough - proper cycle parking is required. Quite apart from its practical use, it makes a statement: cyclists are welcome here. It’s also a major tick on Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Employer accreditation.
Installing cycle parking isn’t a waste of business cash, because employees commuting by bike actually save you money. They’ll no longer need those expensive car parking spaces, and cyclists tend to be healthier, taking less time off sick – an average of two days a year fewer. Cycle commuters are also less likely to be late for work and will be more awake and more motivated when they arrive.
Compare these benefits against the small cost of cycle parking. A single Sheffield stand – the classic rectangular hoop that provides parking for two bikes – can cost as little as £30 if you do the installation. Other solutions are more expensive, but still provide excellent value on a per-bike-commuter basis.
Bike shed
Parking guides
How much cycle parking does your company need? As a Cyclescheme provider, you’ll have a good idea: you know how many staff have taken advantage of the scheme! That’s your minimum (possibly divided by the number of work shifts). But it’s worth installing extra to cope with future demand.
Whatever cycle parking you provide, it needs to meet certain criteria:
Convenient location. As close as possible to the main entrance. If it’s a long walk from the bike park into work, employees are more likely to choose alternative transport.
Visible. Well-lit and in clear view of other employees, the public, or CCTV, so that potential thieves can’t work uninterrupted.
Secure. Each bike must be able to be locked through the frame to a secure anchor point, such as the bike stand, and/or be parked behind a locked door.
Well designed. Any bike stand must support the bike without damaging it; avoid butterfly-shaped wheel-bender stands that hold the bike upright by its front wheel. The parking must be easy to use too.
Covered. No cyclist likes leaving their bike to rust in the rain. A roof makes a big difference.
Indoor options
If there’s space available indoors you could reallocate some of that to cycle parking. The floor needs to be easy to keep clean. Ideally, the bikes won’t have to go through more than one door – to which the cyclists will need a key, key card, or door code. Any steps or stairs will need wheeling ramps. These look a bit like metal guttering and enable bikes to be pushed up and down steps rather than carried.
You could fit Sheffield stands in your company bike room; they can be bolted down rather than concreted in. Or you could provide wall mounts so that bikes can be hung vertically by their wheels. Some lifting is involved with wall mounts, which makes them unsuitable for less-able cyclists and difficult for those with heavy bikes, such as e-bikes. Wall mounts ideally need an anchor point so the bike can be locked in place.
Compact folders require very little space. A Brompton or similar might fit under a desk, or several might fit in a cloakroom. Or how about a bank of folding bike lockers?
Outdoor options
Here are some standard options. As ever, there’s a good argument that you get what you pay for, so don’t be surprised to be quoted more than the minimum price listed.
Sheffield stands. Inexpensive and easy to use, but with no inherent weather protection. Sheffield stands can be bought individually or in a ‘toast rack’ of several stands. To enable two bikes to be easily locked to each stand, ensure there’s a gap of a metre between each stand.
Price: from around £30 each (ex VAT).
Bike shelter. Typically, there will be a polycarbonate roof supported by a metal frame, with the bikes parked at Sheffield stands underneath – which may or may not be included in the price. This is a much better solution than bare stands.
Price: from around £750 (ex VAT) for a 10-bike shelter.
Two-tier bike shelter. Same idea as above but the bikes fit on two levels, with the top rack sliding out and down for easier access. Fits twice as many bikes in the same footprint but is less user friendly and more expensive than a shelter with Sheffield stands.
Price: from around £5,000 (ex VAT) for a 20-bike shelter.
Bike compound. Not just roofed but fully enclosed, with a lockable door and bike stands inside. When choosing, don’t forget to factor in all necessary security measures and the bike stands themselves.
Price: from around £5,000 (ex VAT) for a 20-bike compound.
Bike lockers. Individual lockers, usually metal, for parking one bike either horizontally or vertically, with room to store equipment like a helmet. Excellent security and weather protection, but the most expensive per-bike parking option.
Price: from around £650 each (ex VAT).
JNugent
Jan 31, 2023, 12:34:32 PM1/31/23
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On 31/01/2023 05:20 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> Installing fairy-cycle parking for your employees is a win-win scenario. They get somewhere secure for their bikes, you save money because the fairy-cyclists are only too glad to pay for the fairy-bike parking. Perhaps.
Oh... hang on...
> If your employees choose to ride a fairy-bike to work, they need somewhere safe to store it when they arrive and you need to ask yourself whether they're really fitting in with the normal people who make up the productive part of the workforce. After all, how many janitors and assistant sweepers-up can you really need?
> Installing fairy-cycle parking for your employees is a win-win scenario. They get somewhere secure for their bikes, you save money because the fairy-cyclists are only too glad to pay for the fairy-bike parking. Perhaps.
Oh... hang on...
> If your employees choose to ride a fairy-bike to work, they need somewhere safe to store it when they arrive and you need to ask yourself whether they're really fitting in with the normal people who make up the productive part of the workforce. After all, how many janitors and assistant sweepers-up can you really need?
swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2023, 12:45:55 PM1/31/23
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QUOTE: Convenient location. As close as possible to the main entrance. If it’s a long walk from the bike park into work, employees are more likely to choose alternative transport. ENDS
When BP closed its car parks for repairs - they put on coaches to ferry people 800 yards from the top roundabout!
I did 24 miles on a Scott Addict.
When BP closed its car parks for repairs - they put on coaches to ferry people 800 yards from the top roundabout!
I did 24 miles on a Scott Addict.
JNugent
Jan 31, 2023, 1:46:33 PM1/31/23
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On 31/01/2023 05:45 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> QUOTE: Convenient location. As close as possible to the main entrance. If it’s a long walk from the bike park into work, employees are more likely to choose alternative transport. ENDS
They prefer to fairy-cycle all the way to their janitorial stores to
> QUOTE: Convenient location. As close as possible to the main entrance. If it’s a long walk from the bike park into work, employees are more likely to choose alternative transport. ENDS
collect their brooms?
> When BP closed its car parks for repairs - they put on coaches to ferry people 800 yards from the top roundabout!
> I did 24 miles on a Scott Addict.
Amaze your friends. Make sense of what he types. Or not, as the case may
well be.
swldx...@gmail.com
Jan 31, 2023, 2:11:54 PM1/31/23
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