A Spanish company has created an interesting solution for tight urban spaces: the Biceberg, an automated, underground parking cube.
Via Copenhagenize and Fred S. (in Amsterdam):
It takes thirty seconds to drop off or retrieve your bike. The system works with a subscription card with a chip. As far as I can see it is for subscribers who will use it daily.
Last year we posted about automated bicycle parking in Tokyo in the same vein. In Toyko, however, it's a high-volume affair at train stations. These Bicebergs are meant for smaller volume but also for spaces that are tighter.
Comments
A.R. (not verified)
Excellent innovation
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 15:46We need innovation like this in Toronto. The current situation with bicycle parking is a hindrance to cycling. Some individuals would love to ride their light, premium bicycles for work or events, but few are willing to park it on the street. The most expensive and effective locks are so heavy.
Plus, one always has to worry about wheel, seat, and light theft. Secure, automated facilities would definitely be convenient.
Also, Biceberg looks to be more attractive than the ordinary bicycle locker.
A.R. (not verified)
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Thu, 03/26/2009 - 21:03I can't believe that no one else has commented...
andrew d (not verified)
looks very cool. It would
Fri, 03/27/2009 - 10:13looks very cool. It would take forever for the city to but anything like this, but I wonder if some private employer could be convinced....?
Trikester
Condo Solution?
Fri, 03/27/2009 - 12:12It might also be an excellent solution for apartments and condos problems stated on another thread--because they could just buy them as they need them and maybe some could go in the undergrounds?
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