How many bicycles fit in 1 car parking space?

Park up to 10 instead of 1; a brilliant, yet difficult concept for our city leaders and merchants to grasp –

By Treehugger – This hot pink bicycle stand occupies a space the size of one parking space and holds 10 bicycles. Originally commissioned by the London Festival of Architecture, the Car Bike Rack is designed by Cyclehoop and popping up all over east London as a way to determine where the demand for bicycle parking exists and promote cycling.

The stand is an ironic take with a serious message. Cars cause pollution and congestion, and their parking spaces could be dedicated to bikes, not cars.  [Continue reading…]