Bicycle Fence Merges Two Infrastructural Elements for Efficiency and Security
Amelia Roblin — May 7, 2013 — Art & Design
References: ifdesign.de & yankodesign
Many of the world's greatest cities feature a meandering canal or lake or oceanfront, making the Bicycle Fence a valuable bit of infrastructure that can meet a pair of urban demands at once. Serving as a safety barrier along a riverbank, a boardwalk or a busy street, this innovative bike rack makes the metropolis much friendlier to cyclists.
A group of Hyupsung University students came up with this system of posts and railings that integrates gates with seven vertical rungs. Each of these has a slot down the middle that's large enough to accommodate the insertion of a pushbike's front or back tire. The top of it is detached and angles forward, securing the wheel between the the hardwearing bars and the pavement below. The Bicycle Fence can hold lengthy rows of pedaled conveyances.
A group of Hyupsung University students came up with this system of posts and railings that integrates gates with seven vertical rungs. Each of these has a slot down the middle that's large enough to accommodate the insertion of a pushbike's front or back tire. The top of it is detached and angles forward, securing the wheel between the the hardwearing bars and the pavement below. The Bicycle Fence can hold lengthy rows of pedaled conveyances.
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Bicycle Infrastructure - The Bicycle Fence merges two infrastructural elements, providing an efficient and secure solution for cyclists in urban environments.
2. Multi-functional Safety Barriers - The use of bike racks as safety barriers along riverbanks, boardwalks, and busy streets presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing cycling infrastructure.
3. Optimizing Urban Cycling Experience - The Bicycle Fence contributes to creating cyclist-friendly metropolises by improving safety and convenience for bike riders.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Infrastructure - The integration of bike racks into urban infrastructure offers opportunities for collaboration between city planners, architects, and transportation authorities to create cyclist-friendly environments.
2. Smart City Solutions - Integrating smart technology into bike racks and safety barriers can enhance security, improve urban mobility, and optimize the overall urban experience for cyclists.
3. Sustainable Transportation - The incorporation of innovative bike rack systems into existing transportation networks can promote sustainable modes of transportation and reduce reliance on cars.
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