BikeLids get Wrapped! Incredible Options for Secure Covered Bicycle Parking

A new innovation at BikeLid is our new wrap. The lid can be wrapped in art, nature or commerce. Revenue can be generated with this concept bringing much needed covered and secure parking to your area. Check out some of our mock designs. The ideas are endless. Call me for more samples!

http://www.bikelid.com/

Bicycle Access in Buildings, New York City

New York City is pushing for a local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New Yori, in relation to bicycle access and storage in buildings. If you are interested in reading ARTICLE 504. BICYCLE ACCESS IN BUILDINGS
follow this link-
http://webdocs.nyccouncil.info/attachments/86194.htm?CFID=2732476&CFTOKEN=17773251

Bike Parking funds May Increase with Stimulus Package

According to the Washington Post in yesterdays story "New Cash, Not New Projects in Stimulus," there will be a focus on the funding of bus, bicycle and pedestrian projects. This could be good news for increasing bicycle parking.

Volunteer University at Transportation Alternatives NYC

Sarah and I made the journey to the offices of Transportation Alternatives to participate in their Volunteer University. We didn't ride our bikes but opted for the subway. The E train to be specific and then a short walk. Living a carfree lifestyle is absolutely the best part of being in Manhattan.

The session was informative, and everyone was nice. I made a few new friends, and hope to start cycling with some of the local clubs. If you are interested in learning more on how you can help this advocay group go to http://www.transalt.org/.

Bike Rack Rap

Check out this innovative You Tube video created by the Transit Authority of River City for their Bikes on Bus program. According to the post . . . .Use of the racks spiked when the video launched in February 2008, and ridership records were at all time highs in the subsequent months. . . .

http://www.activelivingbydesign.org/communities/featured-community/bike-rap

Reward Your Employee with a BikeLid

Employees who bike to work provide benefits for everyone. For every bike, there is one less car emitting pollution, burning gas and congesting the roadways and parking lots.

Bike to Work days are a fun way to get everyone out and builds camaraderie.

Check out Boulder, CO. They even have a winter Bike to Work day!!!

http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2009/jan/21/cyclists-turn-out-winter-bike-work-day/

BikeLid Joins NYC Clean Air Campaign

BikeLid recently joined the New York City Clean Air Campaign as a Community Partner. http://www.cleanairny.org/exthome.htm Check out their website where you can sign up to receive real time updates on air quality action days. They also provide information on how you can help the air by reducing vehicle trips. There are many organizations waiting to help in NYC and across the country. Vehicles are a major source of air pollution and we can help by riding our bikes, taking transit or carpooling.

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NYC is moving forward with increased requirements for bicycle parking

New York City is pushing new bicycle parking requirements. Read the story here.

The city is mandating that all new residential buildings and commercial towers include storage space for bicycles.

Good job NYC for supporting bicyclists. The BikeLid is perfect for parking garages and actually provides LEED points. It is also made from recycled materials in the USA.

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Commuter Benefit for Bicyclists includes Bike Parking

New this year, bicycle commuters can spend $20 per month on bicycle parking and other commuting expenses using pretax dollars. To receive the benefit, employers must offer this program to employees. Accor Services is offering assistance to employers via a Commuter Check system.

The bicycle commuter qualified transportation fringe benefits [Section 132(f)] allows up to $20 per month for bicycle storage and parking. This is a great time to encourage employers to implement a bicycle parking program for their employees.

Lack of secure and covered bicycle parking is one of the reasons more cyclists don't ride to work. Let's work together to encourage employers to take the lead with this new incentive!

http://www.bikelid.com/

A Day for Beginnings. . .

I thought today most fitting to start BikeLid stories. Today was the inauguaration of our 44th president, promising new hope to people around the world. And President Obama sometimes rides a bicycle. Quite impressive.

BikeLid has been busy kicking off the new year with sales across the country. This week we are shipping lids to Riverside, CA and Portland, OR.

Please visit our blog for more adventures and stories about bicycling.