This Valet Bike Storage Solution in Japan Reduces Clutter
Sarah St.Jules — July 17, 2013 — Tech
References: giken & theatlanticcities
As commuting via bicycle is consistently becoming more popular, the need for more bike posts has become rampant; however, Japan may have come up with the solution for proper valet bike storage.
This underground pseudo valet system allows riders to store their bikes underground and then be able to retrieve them at the end of their day. This system is called the ‘Bike Lobby’ and it is created from the mind of Dorothy Rabinowitz. In order to make this system work, the riders would have a chip on their front wheel that would let the system know they have an account. Then, their bike would be safely tucked away underground until they come to retrieve it. This entire transfer of leaving or picking up your bike only takes 14 seconds. This valet bike storage system is a solution to over-crowding, and bike riders will feel better knowing their transportation is safe.
This underground pseudo valet system allows riders to store their bikes underground and then be able to retrieve them at the end of their day. This system is called the ‘Bike Lobby’ and it is created from the mind of Dorothy Rabinowitz. In order to make this system work, the riders would have a chip on their front wheel that would let the system know they have an account. Then, their bike would be safely tucked away underground until they come to retrieve it. This entire transfer of leaving or picking up your bike only takes 14 seconds. This valet bike storage system is a solution to over-crowding, and bike riders will feel better knowing their transportation is safe.
Trend Themes
1. Underground Bike Valet Services - This trend offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create underground bike storage systems that provide secure and efficient storage solutions for urban commuters.
2. Chip-based Bike Tracking - This trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop chip-based tracking systems that enable secure and automated bike retrieval in valet storage services.
3. Efficient Bike Storage Solutions - This trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to design efficient and space-saving bike storage solutions, such as underground storage systems, to address the increasing demand for bike parking.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Transportation - The urban transportation industry can leverage underground bike valet services to offer convenient and secure bike storage options for urban commuters, promoting sustainable transportation.
2. Smart City Infrastructure - The smart city infrastructure industry can explore chip-based bike tracking technologies to enhance bike storage and retrieval systems, improving efficiency and reducing congestion in urban areas.
3. Bicycle Sharing and Rental - The bicycle sharing and rental industry can adopt efficient bike storage solutions to streamline their operations, ensuring secure and easy access to bikes for customers.
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