Benefits of Cycle Parking
Posted on September 17th 2024 by Paul Ellis - Marketing & Business Development Manager.
What are the benefits of cycle parking in the workplace?
Cycle parking facilities can have significant environmental, economic and health benefits to both a company and its employees.
Here we take a closer look at several benefits
of cycle parking in the workplace.
IMPROVES STAFF HEALTH & WELLBEING
Promoting and encouraging your employees to cycle to work can help to improve health, enhance wellbeing and reduce stress. As a result employees will be healthier and more productive.
REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT
Providing your employees with cycle parking facilities encourages sustainable commuting, and helps to reduce the company’s environmental impact to support corporate sustainability goals.
REDUCES TRAFFIC AND PARKING PROBLEMS
More employees cycling to work reduces the need for car parking spaces, which helps stop the congestion in car parks and reduces the need for costly parking infrastructure.
IMPROVED TIME MANAGEMENT
Cycling can improve the commute time for an employee, especially in very busy areas, this can lead to less delays and more punctual employees.
COST SAVINGS
Providing bike storage is cheaper than car parking spaces. Employees save on fuel or public transport costs, which could lead to higher job satisfaction and retention.
IMPROVED CORPORATE IMAGE
When a company supports eco-friendly initiatives such as cycle parking demonstrates a environmentally responsible and progressive image to employees, customers and the general public.
BOOSTS STAFF MORALE
Providing cycle parking shows a commitment to meeting employee needs, enhancing overall workplace satisfaction and morale.
QMP’s extensive Cycle Parking range
When it comes to securely storing bikes we manufacture a wide range of Cycle Parking products to suit. From Cycle Shelters to compounds to our simple yet effective bicycle storage racks. We have a range to suit all types of outdoor environments such as office buildings, schools, colleges or commercial properties. The Cycle Shelters come with an array of designs in many different sizes so you can be sure to find the ideal bike storage for your workplace or school.
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PREMIER CYCLE SHELTERS
The Premier Cycle Shelter has a more curved, contemporary design intended to blend into both traditional and modern environments.
- Choice of perspex or powder-coated steel side and back panels.
- Adjustable feet for easy positioning.
- Parabolts for surface mounted included.
- Comes complete with twin-level integrate bike rack for 8 bikes.
DUDLEY CYCLE SHELTERS
The Dudley Cycle Shelter combines contemporary design with a competitive price. The shelter is available with a perspex roof and optional end panels in a galvanised and powder-coated finish.
- Leg frames can either be bolted to the floor or grouted into the ground.
- Initial shelters can be linked side by side to form longer runs.
- Supplied with a 4mm PETG perspex roof.
TRADITIONAL CYCLE SHELTERS
The Traditional Cycle Shelter provides storage and security with a screened appearance for landscaped sites. Selected shelters can also be used for mixed parking of both cycles and motorcycles by fitting bike racks in one section.
- Robust all-weather construction.
- Choice of galvanised or powder-coated sheet steel side & back panels.
- Adjustable feet for on-site positioning.
- Perforated panels are supplied powder-coated in light grey as standard.
COMPOUND CYCLE SHELTERS
A stylish compound with facilities to house up to 48 bikes. Fitted with a curved roof, made from UV resistant opaque polycarbonate panels and optional central canopy for extra security and weather protection.
- Covered shelter for a minimum of 16 bikes.
- Attractive gate with hasp to take padlock.
- Side panels made from tough clear perspex.
- Optional central security canopy.
- Comes complete with twin level bike racks.
TRADITIONAL CYCLE RACKS
A sturdy twin-level rack designed to fit a Traditional Cycle Shelter. Up to 8 bikes can be stored by bars that grip the bike wheels.
- Made from tubular steel.
- Simply bolts to floor.
- Fully-welded – no assembly required.
SHEFFIELD CYCLE LOOPS
Our range of Sheffield Cycle Loops are a classic design which allows the bicycle wheel to be locked securely onto the stand by the user’s own lock.
- Grouted loops are provided with 250mm length below ground as standard, longer lengths can be provided on request.
- Available as galvanised and powder-coated or anr RAL colour,
- Sheffield Loops can be surface mounted or grouted underground.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR FULL RANGE OF CYCLE PARKING PRODUCTS
If you need any assistance feel free to get in touch with our friendly sales team.
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Further Reading
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