[bike_psob] Bike parking reserved for those with physicallimitations

[Steve G ROBISON]

Hey all,
 
In follow up to Susan's note, I agree that this is a polite way to deal with each other, but that the reality of bike parking here makes its hard. Remember that this is her opinion, and that there is no official DAS/DHS policy with regard to this. The issue is that we do not have sufficient 'secure' bike parking in the garage. Also the hanging racks downstairs are of very poor design- it is hard to hang two bikes on one without banging them together. I had my bike banged hard last year on one by another bike- I left the building without noticing that my rear derailleur had been hit and knocked a little askew- just enough that later the chain caught, the derailleur twisted into my back wheel and I crashed.  I have a 25-30 mile round trip commute so I ride a nice bike, worth $3,000 to $4,000- until the issue of the bad hanging racks is resolved, I'm very reluctant to put it on one again. 
 
Also if Susan or someone else wants to pay the fees for the bike cage, fine- but I dont feel it is fair to force anyone to have to pay for bike parking.  
 
Thanks
 
Steve Robison


>>> "Susan Crocker" <smcrocker at yahoo.com> 9/22/2009 7:29 PM >>>

This is a friendly reminder that certain racks are reserved for people with physical limitations which prevent them from using the hanging racks. These are like handicapped parking places; if you park there, the person who really needs and is entitled to that spot has no option.
If you are concerned about the safety of your bike on the hanging racks, please consider using the locked bicycle parking room. 
Thanks.

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