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Why Not Having a Skateboard Storage Rack Is Hurting Your Venue

Skateboard storage is not a topic at the top of a business owner or school administrator’s mind, but not having some form of it can hurt whatever your venue is more than you think. Consider that many skateboarders already feel a sense of neglect because of the unfair reputation their riding is rowdy and inconsiderate of others. Cities and towns who have decided to build skateboard parks have discovered that, as the old movie says, if you build it, they will in fact come.

Skaters are slowly changing the way people think about them, but they are only doing so because society has made it possible to prove their responsibility. If you run a school or college and have not thought about adding skateboard storage to your campus, then you are missing out on an opportunity to bring out the best in these individuals.

Campus skateboard storage for sprawling college campuses encourages more skateboard use, allowing a skater to make classes on time and perform at the top of his note-taking and test-taking abilities while sitting at a desk waiting for class to let out. It also reduces carbon emissions from automobiles, which can earn your facility a green reputation. As the government applies more pressure to cut down on pollution, this could help you become eligible for tax credits in the future.

Getting students started early with using skateboard storage racks is important. If you can do so at the high school level, then the habit will already be developed by the time a skater graduates. High school skateboard storage can encourage independence among the student body, also cutting down on morning and afternoon traffic, thus resulting in a healthier environment and reducing the risk of accidents.

In the end, the decision is yours as to whether or not skateboard storage racks are right for your venue. But remember that the bond you build between skateboarders and your institution by showing support and confidence in them will likely translate to a more responsible skater and increased public support. A small step like skateboard storage can result in big benefits to you and the world at large.

Gina M.

Meets APBP Guidelines: Racks fully adhere to the guidelines for bike parking as written by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.

 

Bike Friendly Containment: The rack captures the bikes tires in a well or cradle in such a way so that there is no wheel bending, yet the bike is secured enough to not slide or slip from its upright position.

 

Simple & Intuitive: Simple and intuitive racks exhibit few options for a cyclist to lock their bike. They offer minimal parking methods (front and back only) and minimize the possibility of securing a bike in an incorrect way that will cause unorganized or non-secure bike parking.

 

Security: The rack should be equipped with a feature (such as an arm or wing) to allow the bicycle to be locked to the rack with an external lock and a closed part of the bicycle frame, as well as offer the ability to lock the wheel, frame, and rack in unison.

 

Density: How well the rack contains and organizes large numbers of bikes in different configurations and locations while still keeping parking organized to allow cyclists sufficient access to their bikes.

 

Cost Per Bike: The approximate dollar amount an individual rack will cost in respect to how many bikes it will hold.

 

Cost Per Bike+Shipping: The approximate dollar amount an individual rack will cost in respect to how many bikes it will hold plus the cost of freight. Because different racks weigh more or less, and ship to and from different locations, the cost of freight varies and therefore can make a total purchase price more or less expensive than just averaging the cost per bike.