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One of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to get out of your car and onto a bike. Many people live close enough to work to commute by bike instead of car, but don't because they don't want to show up sweaty and wrinkled. In Melbourne, a new facility called Bike Park is taking care of that by offering all the conveniences a commuter cyclist could ask for.
Bike Park has a storage room for 150 bikes and offers cyclists lockers, showers, towels, hair dryers and straighteners, ironing boards, coffee and even bike servicing. The facility is located in an old nightclub just a short walk from the city's main train station.
Cyclists either pay per day ($10) for the ammenities or can become a member and pay monthly to yearly at a discount, making it convenient for just a day trip or year-round commuting.
Luckily, this idea isn't unique to Melbourne. Another chain of bike lodging and services called Bike Boutique is located in 10 countries, including a newly-opened shop in Wilmington, Delaware. Let's hope this turns into a catching trend.
via Treehugger
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written by Garrett, July 23, 2010
But I do applaud the effort, every bit helps. I enjoy companies that make it easier for people to do the right thing. If we can take the excuses out of peoples minds and mouths, then we all benefit.
Not to mention this could help with LEED green building certification (site selection and alternative transportation)...
www.greencollarenvironmentalist.com
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written by Boomerangman, July 25, 2010
I could really see this becoming a “hip” thing to do if it ever got introduced to the NYC area.
I’m glad that more people are starting to use bikes.
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written by Carol, July 29, 2010
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written by Fredrik, August 13, 2010
I have written about bike commutes and the benefits thereof before at www.commutegreener.com... Just wish I had seen this one
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Many work places here are offering similar set ups which take less space than giving everyone a car park spot. Bike riding is not only great for the environment, to reduce traffic congestion but a fantastic way to get passive exercise.