Bostons First Official On Street Bike Parking!
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 06We here at BostonBiker.org have been bitching calling for on street bike parking for a long time. The idea being that some brave, and forward looking business would trade in one car parking space for 10 or more on street bike parking spaces. I have long thought that the first to go would be a cafe. Take out the car, gets the cafe a better view, less exhaust, and bike riders eat a lot of food…so it is no surprise that local bike mecca The Other Side Cafe was the first to take the plunge!
The Other Side Cafe on Newbury Street gets a new on-street bike rack this morning. Removing one metered parking space, has made room for 12 bikes. Special thanks to Richard and Sarra Lederman of Lederman Engineering, Boston Transportation Department, Boston Public Works for the work this morning.
At first I was a little confused by the design, but then I started to get it. I guess it is supposed to be a “school” of bikes, hence the fish head. I was wondering why they had the high back and the fish stuff on the sides is actually there to protect the parked bikes from cars. My only criticism of this amazing structure is that when bikes are parked on the fish head (cause admit it you know they will be) you will have to access the parking from the sidewalk, a minor quibble. Overall I see this as an AMAZING first step and can’t wait to see other businesses follow!
(hat tip to BUbikes for once again being on top of the game, be sure to check out their awesome site)
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