Why are bicycles at schools and campuses still parked en masse outside designated storage areas? Because modern bicycles simply do not fit in conventional bike racks. Wide handlebars, thick tires, increasing weight, and a high cost demand a different perspective on bicycle parking. At the same time, requirements regarding space utilization, social safety, sustainability, and maintenance are only increasing.
During his presentation, Ton Kooymans takes visitors through the daily practice of bicycle parking. Using numerous practical examples and visual material, he shows the challenges schools and campuses face today:
• How to determine the correct number of usable bicycle parking spaces?
• Where to place a facility so that it is actually used?
• How to prevent chaos, damage, and improperly parked bicycles?
• Why is a secure tie-down option essential?
• What role do social safety, management, and maintenance play?
• How to make sustainable choices without unnecessarily high costs?
With over 35 years of practical experience, the speaker combines keen observations with practical insights. A lecture with concrete tools for anyone working on a safe, sustainable, and user-friendly campus or school environment. And one that will never look at bicycle parking the same way again after attending!
