All about two-tier bicycle parking

All about two-tier bicycle parking

CONTENTS tips for choosing a two-tier bicycle parking system 04 comfort and safety for cyclists limited space for bicycle parking tips for choosing a two-tier bicycle parking system our solution: Easylift+, high quality and user-friendly comfort and safety for cyclists 03 04 05 06 06 service and maintenance, and other advantages for site managers design prizes and FietsParKeur 10 11 service and maintenance, and other advantages for site managers flagship project: two-tier bicycle parking at railway stations Easylift+, an overview of the options 12 13 10 total layout of your outdoor space 14 2

LIMITED SPACE FOR BICYCLE PARKING LIMITED SPACE FOR BICYCLE PARKING Bicycles are making a vital contribution to solving today s mobility problems. After all, more cycling means less congestion on the road and it is better for our environment too. But what about the problem of bicycle parking at busy places such as railway stations, schools, hospitals, city-centre shops and businesses? The limited space for bicycle parking can undermine public safety and the attractiveness of public spaces. A two-tier bicycle parking system allows cyclists to park their bikes even when space is limited, so that public spaces are tidier and safer because there is less clutter on the streets. The main advantages of two-tier bicycle parking are: Double the capacity of bicycle storage Suitable for use indoors or outdoors Can be installed in both supervised and unsupervised bicycle parking areas 3

Tips two-tier bicycle parking system tips for choosing a two-tier bicycle parking system When you are choosing a two-tier bicycle parking system, you should bear the following in mind: The safety of the users Is the system safe enough? Is the bicycle held firmly in place by the chute or could it come loose and fall down? Ease of use Using the racks and parking or removing a bicycle should require as little strength as possible, so that both tiers - upper and lower - can be used by everyone. Other points to remember: make sure that the system does not make too much noise when in use and that both the handles and movements required of the user are ergonomically comfortable. Indoor or outdoor bicycle parking places where do you want to install your bicycle parking system? Are the materials suitable for outdoor installation? Is your indoor location sufficiently large and high enough for the system? Vandal-proof materials Are the main components of the bicycle parking system adequately protected? For example, are there protective covers or is there some other way of preventing them from being removed inadvertently? Permanent or removable? Does the system need to be embedded into the ground or not? Stability is the system stable enough, both when in use and when not in use? How is it stabilized? Maintenance requirements Does the system require a lot of maintenance or not? And how is this maintenance to be carried out? Style and appearance Too many bicycles often create a cluttered and untidy environment. The design of a bicycle parking system is therefore very important in helping to bring about a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. It will affect the whole of the surrounding area. 4

SOLUTION two-tier bicycle parking system our solution: Easylift+, high quality and user-friendly VelopA has developed the Easylift+, a very user-friendly two-tier bicycle parking system. The bicycles are stored one above the other, thus doubling storage capacity at a stroke. The system uses integrated gas springs to provide assistance when lifting bicycles to the upper level. Then a unique system of dampers ensures a safe and controlled hands-free descent when removing your bicycle. This means that storing your bicycle on the upper level simply could not be easier. Cyclists can park their bikes more easily and so they are less likely to park their bicycles in the street, where they may inconvenience other road users and cause clutter. Would you like to receive our user s manual? Please contact us via www.velopa. com/contact the easylift+ is suitable for bicycles with: a tyre width between 27mm and 47mm wheel diameters from 24 to 28 including city bicycles, hybrid bicycles, racing bikes, mountain bikes and children s bikes. Watch the instruction video for the Easylift+ http://youtu.be/6qrbr9341bw 5

comfort and safety for cyclists comfort and safety for cyclists The Easylift+ excels when it comes to the safety and comfort of the cyclist. For example, the Easylift+ functions smoothly and parking your bike on the upper tier requires little effort. Removing your bicycle is easy too; dampers mean that it will descend slowly and safely to the ground in a controlled way. And with the Easylift+ you will always find your bike easily - firstly because it can be securely locked (so it is extremely unlikely to have been stolen) and secondly because it is parked in a way that makes it easy to spot. 6

comfort and safety for cyclists Effortlessly smooth Controlled movement Users of the Easylift+ really appreciate the smooth, controlled movement of the aluminium chute as they pull it out or push it in. And the feeling of the mechanism is very important because the slightest jerkiness will undermine the user s confidence in the system as a whole. Minimal strength is needed Once the front wheel is in the chute, the gas springs fitted in the Easylift+ help to lift the bike all the way up to the top tier. This means that minimal effort is required from the cyclist. Ergonomically designed handles The handles of the Easylift+ are ergonomically designed. The shape, the plastic materials used, the structure and the dimensions all mean that it is easy for both right-handed and left-handed cyclists to use. The distinctive appearance of the handle is intuitive to use. Almost no effort required Very little lifting is necessary When placing the front wheel of the bike into the chute, minimal lifting is needed because the end of the chute extends down almost to ground level. 7

comfort and safety for cyclists Safely down to the ground A controlled descent When the chute is pulled backwards, the bike will remain perfectly stable. The downward movement is controlled and starts as soon as the chute is pulled backwards. The Easylift+ has a system of dampers which ensures that the user hardly need to intervene at all. Safety mechanism The shallow angle of incline and built-in safety mechanisms of the Easylift+ ensure that the bike: does not roll out of the chute, even if it is not being supported by the user while the bike is being lowered. does not bounce back out of the chute, even if the chute is released entirely during its descent. Finding your bike again Theft Prevention Each bicycle space on the Easylift+ is equipped as standard with a means of locking the rear wheel of the bicycle. The system can also be fitted with an additional locking facility so that the frame of the bicycle can also be secured to the rack. Numbered parking spaces It is possible to number each parking space on the Easylift+ and to create coloured areas or pathways by using different coloured versions of the Easylift+. Both of these methods can help cyclists to find their bike more easily. Did you know...?... bicycle thieves are reluctant to steal bikes on the upper tier because they are more conspicuous? Source: Information Fietsie Foetsie Utrecht, www.fietsiefoetsie.nl. 8

comfort and safety for cyclists Ease of use Moving parts are covered All the moving parts in the Easylift+ are covered to minimize the risk of trapped fingers. Drainage system Thanks to the gentle incline of the chute and its built-in drainage channel, users will not be surprised by a sudden shower as they slide the bike back down to the ground. Suitable for practically every type of bike The Easylift+ is suitable for bicycles of almost any size of wheel, width of tyre and height of handlebar. Bicycles with panniers, child seats or wide handlebars can also be accommodated in Easylift+ models with a distance of 40cm or more between the bicycle spaces. Low-noise design Due to the smart use of materials and mechanics, the Easylift+ makes relatively little noise when people are parking or removing a bike. Supervision for first-time users Instructions for use are available both on signs and on video. Installing these signs or a monitor screen for the video will help first-time users. 9

SERVICE AND maintenance, and other advantages for site managers MAINTENANCE- CONTRACT Your peace of mind is important to VelopA. A maintenance contract for the Easylift+ can take the worry out of maintenance. Please contact one of our account managers for more information. All applications The Easylift+ is designed to be suitable for long-term use in both indoor and outdoor locations, supervised and unsupervised areas and any area with a ceiling height of 2750mm or more. service AND MAINTENANCE Low maintenance The Easylift+ is very robust because of the way it is made and the materials used (steel and aluminium). These materials also require a minimum of maintenance, so that an annual inspection should be enough to ensure the proper functioning of the Easylift+. For preventive maintenance, an interval of three years should be sufficient, depending on the maintenance level required. VelopA will provide clear maintenance instructions. This low-frequency maintenance has another advantage for site managers: the racks do not need to be taken out of service every year for maintenance. In the event of defects, parts can be replaced individually. Distinctive and bright To make it easier to find your bicycle in a large parking area, the Easylift+ is available in a range of colours. Alternatively, you could choose to have identification posts at the end of each row, with a different coloured ball for each row. It is also possible to have each bicycle space individually numbered so that users can find their bike even more easily. Using different colours can also give the parking facility a much more distinctive and colourful appearance. Installing the Easylift+ Anchoring the system into the ground is not necessary. This is an advantage during installation and it also means that the Easylift+ can be moved after installation, if necessary. Vandal-proof All the critical components are covered. This prevents accidents such as pinched fingers, but it also helps combat vandalism. The construction is fitted with vandal-proof security bolts. Would you like us to send you the installation instructions? You can contact us via: /contact or visit the following webpage: http:///productcatalog/bicycle-parking/easylift/ 10

design prizes AND fietsparkeur design prizes and Fietsparkeur The Easylift+ is a unique two-tier bicycle parking system with some unexpected benefits that make the product even more attractive. Design prizes The Easylift+ is the only two-tier bicycle parking system in the Netherlands that has won both national and international design awards. In the Netherlands, the Easylift+ reached the final of the Dutch Design Awards in 2011 and in the same year it also won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. It was given this world famous award because of its combination of functionality and design. The Easylift+ also won recognition for its Good Industrial Design (GIO award). FietsParKeur The Easylift+ has also received the FietsParKeur quality mark. This means that the Easylift+ system meets all the high quality requirements of the FietsParKeur for multi-tier bicycle parking. The package includes standards including stability, usability, safety, strength and durability. All versions of the Easylift+ with a centre-to-centre distance of 40cm or more between the bicycle spaces were awarded the quality mark. These versions of the product are easier to use than those with less space between the bicycles since they offer more space for each bicycle. Do you want to download our other whitepapers about bicycle parking? You can find them here: http:///documentation/ 11

flagship project two-tier bicycle parking at railway stations ProRail is responsible for the Netherlands railway network, including construction, maintenance, management and safety. ProRail also provides large-scale, high-quality parking facilities for bicycles at stations across the country. At major stations, space is limited and demand for bicycle parking is high. This means that multi-tier bike racks are the best solution. Increasing numbers of train passengers use bikes to get to or from the station, so the demand for good bicycle parking is growing. Currently there is capacity for around 370,000 bicycles at stations across the country but ProRail predicts that around 600,000 bicycle places will be needed within the next ten years. The existing parking facilities are overcrowded and bikes chained to nearby fences and lampposts are already causing a nuisance. Given the expected growth in the number of rail passengers, ProRail decided to invite bids for the construction of 100,000 extra parking spaces for bicycles at Dutch railway stations. VelopA won this contract with its two-tier bicycle parking system the Easylift+ and thus won the right to provide 65,000 bicycle parking places for ProRail. Already, tens of thousands of EasyLift+ bicycle racks have been delivered and installed at stations across the Netherlands. Benefits for the cyclist the bicycle hardly has to be lifted at all extra locking brace for optimum theft protection ergonomically designed, non-slip handgrips Benefits for site managers double the bicycle parking capacity eye-catching design sustainable, reliable and low-maintenance additional bicycle space on the upper tier possible 12

Easylift+; the options easylift+, an overview of the options railway station Nijmegen Hospital Groningen railway station Amstelveen 13

Total layout of your outdoor space VelopA specializes in bicycle parking and more. We provide a wide range of street furniture, bicycle parking solutions, shelters and sports facilities. Our 200 products include a total of 10,000 different models and versions. This means that there is always a solution to fit your needs. In short, we can provide a total design for your outdoor space Personalized advice always available To give you the best possible advice, our account managers or local distributors will look at your particular situation and needs. They will be more than happy to give you a detailed no-obligations quote for your project. Contact VelopA BV +31 (0)71 541 0321 info@velopa.com Edition 2013