Functional and pleasant bike parking is a key investment for any real estate project. And when it goes wrong, it can be plain scary, not to mention cost a bundle to fix. Is this rack beyond sad? Yes, it has joined the collection of sad racks.

The bike boom is not slowing down and best-of-class bike parking solutions are becoming a competitive advantage. Fortunately, bike parking is a relatively small investment. Especially when you think of the astronomical cost of a parking space: typically $10,000 to $30,000 per space (see Donald Shoup’s groundbreaking book The High Cost of Free Parking for the thorough breakdown of cost factors). Then there’s the monthly maintenance cost per space — usually several hundred dollars.

Everyone is saying: Bikeshare right now is like the wild west. Photo…

Pictures tell stories better than words. Take a look at our wide array of work: customized bike fleets, EOT bike facilitates, group rides, events and more.

Being bike friendly has moved from a nice idea to an important and valuable sustainable business strategy. Read our best practices and ideas to find out where to get started.

How does a company efficiently protect its fleet of bikes from loss and theft?

When it comes to employee health and wellness, it’s nice to…

We often think first of the risks: Bike accidents. Injured employees. Lost, stolen, and vandalized bikes. It’s a wonder that any corporation, government agency or university has implemented a bike fleet. Yet the best and brightest have – and have done so successfully.

Status update: Facebook has an amazing bike program. While the high-tech giant has had a dedicated group of cyclists since its early days, the company didn’t have much of a bike share program ­– until this past year.

I’m not much of a cook, but I marvel every time I set foot into a Williams-Sonoma store.