When it comes to rack design, I advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends.  There is a good list at http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm :

I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest Middle School.  It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I was not allowed to park my bicycle.  Matt's victory is significant, emphasize that to Chelsea.

However, I would like well designed racks to be installed because they encourage bicycle parking.  Comb and toast racks really aren't suitable for a school environment.

-Jonathan

On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote:
Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. 





Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. 

I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. 

There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. 

Thanks, 
Andrew 

Andrew R. Walker
Pathfinder of West Virginia
235 High Street 
Morgantown Wv 26505
(304)296-0076


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