Parking systems
In the nineteen nineties extensive studies have been conducted into the quality of bicycle parking systems provided by manufacturers and importers. At that time there were numerous different types of racks and stands, but mostly similar in the low quality prov...
Parking systems
In the nineteen nineties extensive studies have been conducted into the quality of bicycle parking systems provided by manufacturers and importers. At that time there were numerous different types of racks and stands, but mostly similar in the low quality provided. Much has changed since, particularly thanks to the creation of Fietsparkeur: a hallmark for bicycle parking systems with requirements on ease of use, chances of damage and theft prevention ( Standards for bicycle parking systems Fietsparkeur); later the requirements have been slightly revised: Fietsparkeur updated!). The website of Fietsersbond displays all systems that have obtained Fietsparkeur: Survey of bicycle stands with Fietsparkeur (Overzicht van fietsrekken met Fietsparkeur).
Quite a lot of technological innovations can be distinguished in bicycle parking systems. In the simplest category- but what is more important well-tried and well-performing - the multi-level racks with telescopic grooves are worth mentioning. In addition there are also mainly automatic compact parking facilities - thereby providing security at the same time. Bicycles are taken in and returned automatically and compactly stored. See a.o. the Bicycle mill (Fietsmolen) and the Bikedispenser (Eindhoven experiments in bicycle parking) .
| Article | Eindhoven experiments in bicycle parking Dirk Ligtermoet , Fietsverkeer 2006 Eindhoven has two experimental bicycle parking systems: Lock'n'Go (secure bicycle racks; a success) and the Bikedispenser (car, secondary transport parking; no success as yet). |
| Notice | As different as night and day 2005 A study in older residential neighbourhoods in Amsterdam into the need for bicycle parking facilities. A flow chart to determine the capacity and systems required. |
| Article | “It seems simple, but it is actually quite difficult” Karin Broer 2002 A journalistic survey of bicycle parking policies in older residential neighbourhoods of seven major cities. |
| Article | Fietsparkeur updated! Theo Zeegers , Ketting 2005 The hallmark for good bicycle parking systems has been updated and upgraded at the end of 2004. New elements in the standard are explained in this article by Fietsersbond. |
| Brochure | Bicycle parking facilities in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2002 Examples of bicycle parking facilities in Nordrhein-Westfalen. |
| Brochure | Bicycle Parking Guidelines (English) 2002 Short guidelines particularly concerning types of bicycle parking facilities. |

