How to get Bike Lockers?

[Offthegrid]

I'm not sure how far you live from work, but if it's not too far then maybe you can get a beater so that if it's left in the rain or gets stolen it's not your good bike. Good deals can be had on Craigslist of Freecycle.org -- as well as garage sales coming up for spring.

[Laterider21958]

A 2nd less expensive bike may be the answer. I am in the process of updating my 30 yo 10 speed so I can commute (only 2.5km though) and then park it outside the supermarket on the way home without worrying. (Was worried about the security of my good bike.)

The environmental and wellbeing angles seem logical. Surely there would be a spare secure vacant spot within your building. Do some investigations and present your company with suggestions. If you have done the homework, they may be more likely to assist. Goodluck.

[Jo-n-NY]

Bike lockers here on Long Island are put up by the DOT and are at many train stations. They began with the Long Island Rail Road. They could not make a go of it so the DOT took them over. In some towns there is a waiting list. Some of the lockers are on LIRR property some on town property. The LIRR now wants them moved off their property. The bike locker I just recently rented is on LIRR property but the DOT is going to move it on to town property.

Are there bike lockers in any towns around you. If so, maybe you can find out who is responsible for them and instead of putting a locker on the company's land, maybe it can be down a block or two. That is where mine will be.

~ JoAnn

[Geonz]

The Bicycle Commuter Act was recently introduced - see http://bikeportland.org/2007/03/15/b...ter-of-equity/

For the right now, I'd park outside and be doing my best to findways to make that some kind of embarrassment (a "parked out here until I can find shelter" sign?). But the 'I just toldsomebody else" which to that guy is "justification" that it's okay is really a sign that it's a problem (and of course he never could define the "problem" of parking them inside, right?)

Actually, who am I to talk... I have the same issue. Yesterday I sneaked my Trek in and discreetly parked it ... but my strategy has been to ride the Gazelle, which is designed for rotten weather and its chain and what-have-you are protected, when it's going to be wet. (Yesterday I had a ride after work and the Gazelle has this flat tire problem.)

I have been thinking that I / we don't need lockers - better shelter and parking in a high-traffic place would be enough. A sheltered spot visible from a front desk woudl do the trick, I suppose indoor or out... I'm still thinking about it.

[carpaltunnel]

With all the publicity about companies trying to decrease their health insurance costs, it might be an approach for you to try. Companies are realizing that to spend a few $$ encouraging employees to make healthy lifestyle changes saves even more $$ in health insurance premiums.

Weight loss, exercise, and smoking cessation efforts are high on the list of programs that are being presented. I'd say commuting fits in perfectly! This is an area where everybody wins, it's not a matter of the employee losing compensation or the company paying more. You get healthier and they save money.

If your appeal for resources mentions that you will be enhancing your wellness, you might get further. If you're not on their health plan, point out that examples are needed for people to follow. Good luck!