As more and more people utilize bicycles to get from point A to B, they are also demanding safe, secure long-term bike parking. Architects, facility managers, and building owners are listening and many now offer bike rooms in their multi-family residential and commercial spaces. Below are a few examples of bike rooms done right:

Student Housing
Universities frequently advertise bike storage rooms as desirable features to prospective students, whether in campus housing, transit stations, or other facilities. Above is a colorful Minneapolis bike room located on street level, making it easy for residents to access with a quick swipe of a keycard. Another example is Portland State University’s Bike Hub, which offers a subscription service for secured indoor bike parking to its students.

Transit Hubs
The Union Depot in St. Paul, MN offers long-term bike parking in a secured room. The depot is a central hub for multimodal commuters traveling in and around the Twin Cities.
Union Depot included additional amenities, such as a Dero Fixit repair stand, benches, and lockers. These additional design elements contribute to a holistic approach to addressing bike commuters’ needs.

Artist Lofts
Bike racks are often chosen to maximize the number of bikes that can be parked, often using 2-tier or vertical bike storage systems. The Schmidt Artist Lofts in St. Paul, MN chose Dero Deckers and Ultra Space Savers for their bike room. They even provide a bike washing stall.