Bike Parking Rights for Cyclists
A simple guide to better bike parking at work. New EU rules require more and better bike parking in offices.
Tips for cyclists and better bike parking at work.
Many cyclists can take advantage of new EU rules around sustainable buildings and improved bicycle parking. a.bike provide practical support for people who cycle to work and want to understand what the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) means for them, and how these changes can deliver better, more secure bike parking at their workplace or destination.
Firstly, we help cyclists understand the relevant EU rules and obligations linked to building performance and cycling facilities. With that knowledge, they can advocate effectively with their employers’ HR department, which in turn can discuss with the landlords or building managers.
a.Bike’s guide for cyclists explains how EPBD creates opportunities for better bike parking infrastructure. New rules introduce minimum standards for secure, accessible facilities in new and renovated buildings – residential, offices, and mixed-use. This is your chance to push for racks, shelters, bike rooms, or access control that make cycling to work safer and more convenient.
As a first step, please order (soon) the free PDF guide ‘The Bike Parking rules of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive explained for cyclists who cycle to work’ here.
Bike theft matters.
In the EU alone, 30 million bikes were stolen in the last ten years. Besides the financial damage close to one billion Euros, victims often stop cycling and millions of Europeans do not cycle at all, or cycle less because they fear theft. Theft is a major contribution to transport poverty.
Read our detailed our detailed analysis on the impact of bike theft on cycling or watch our short slides on bike theft statistics.
