Install a bike park to comply with the law

The first and best reason is simply to obey the law. Indeed, since January 2017, the LAURE law declares: “In order to promote bicycle travel, any new building, industrial, commercial (including cinema complexes) or hosting a public service, including parking spaces intended for employees or customers, also offers infrastructure allowing secure 3-point parking for bicycles”.

Want to build a new site for your business? Consider installing parking solutions for 2 wheels. These solutions must make it possible to secure the bike at 3 points. With Vélo Galaxie racks, you can rest easy! We assure 3 or 4 point securing. 

Develop your employer brand

Each company wants to attract the best talent on the job market to its teams. Put the odds on your side by providing your future employees with an exceptional working environment. 

Following the health crisis linked to Covid-19, the use of bicycles has greatly increased. We find an average increase of 50% (sometimes up to 100%) in the big cities but also in the countryside. There is no doubt that this practice is destined to take root in our travel habits. By offering your employees the possibility of securing their bike at work, you give them an additional reason to come to work with you. 

Bike parking promotes green practices

Does your company advocate ecological and responsible values? Your employees must be able to live these values ​​on a daily basis. And there are simple solutions for this, starting with encouraging the cycling. 

By installing a bike parking both practical and secure, you will facilitate the use of green traffic means. This can also go through awareness-raising actions such as 100% cycling days. 

Ensure the safety of your employees

As a business leader, you must ensure the security of your employees. And this, as soon as they enter the car park of your company. A solution of bike parking unsuitable can be dangerous for cyclists, pedestrians and cars alike.

For example, if you install a rack for bicycles, it does not prevent falls. If bicycles are not stored properly, they can fall over and block the way for cars and pedestrians. That's why our parking solutions ensure the stability of the bike! At Alstom, our VelTwo bike racks stabilize the bike properly for safe and orderly storage. 

Install bicycle parking to prevent theft

We told you about it in a previous article, the risk of theft is the main obstacle to using a bike. Nearly half of cyclists give up taking the bike for fear of being robbed. Do you want to encourage this practice among your employees? Above all, it is necessary to ensure total parking security.

At Alstom, we have installed a bicycle parking lot consisting of a VELPARC secure shelter and VelTwo bike racks. These allow an anti-fall and orderly storage as well as a saving of space. In addition, access to the car park is via a mechanical digicode.

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