Identify Needs and Problem Areas

Taking stock of current bike usage is an important first step in determining your needs. A simple way to start is to conduct a bike count over three typical days during good weather. As you are counting bikes take note of these issues:

• Are bikes parked so they are easily accessible?
• Are bikes parked where they are supposed to be parked and not locked to trees, posts, benches, etc.?

Watch out for these common problems:

No support for bikes - disorderly and too close together!
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Improper install for surface type
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Not enough parking - Bikes are locked to trees.
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Racks are way too close together - No room to get bikes in or out.
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