Help create a bike parking map
Posted By Sam Ollinger on April 1, 2010
Bike Parking in Hillcrest. Flickr/dorkula
I thought I’d note down the bike parking spaces for my own records, but then realized that others could also benefit from a bike parking map. I’ve created a map open for collaboration where I’d like for us all to track and note the bike parking spots that is specifically designated as a bike parking spots (and not a lamp post or stop sign pole).
Too often it can be frustrating to reach a destination and find that the only options to secure one’s bike is to a tree or a lamp post. I’m hoping that by tracking bike parking spots in the city, we can use this data to pressure other businesses and organizations to designate and create more bike parking spots.
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Despite the date, this is not a joke project.
Love this! Hope everyone posts their bike parking secrets… or just where their favorite bike storage locations are.
One of my favorites – 401 B St parking garage. The racks are right by the garage attendant’s booth, so they keep an eye on the bikes all day.
My biggest complaint about San Diego (aside from some of the apathetic cyclist we have) is that there are so FEW places to lock up that are set aside for cyclist. Locking to a tree seems… dumb. Great to know!
I added a few in my neighborhood. I don’t lock up my bike that much on my regular rides, so I couldn’t think of many.