Perhaps the reason why empty bicycle racks are sometimes limited is because the fixtures themselves are quite obtrusive. Institutions may curb the number that they install to minimize the sidewalk obstacle course effect, erring on the side of offering just too few.
Considering the likelihood that aesthetics and circulation are indeed the primary points against bicycle stands, the Mole's Hide and Seek Bike Rack solves the problem. Hong Sung Min, Park Soyoung, You Song Young and Hong Se Won have proposed that these units be stored underground.
Mimicking the retractable posts found at park entrances and driveways, these poles can raise and lower to free the space around unused mounts. The Red Dot Design concept glows green when available and red when occupied. The Mole's Hide and Seek Bike Rack even integrates a hi-tech bike lock that scans the rider's fingerprints for security.
Subterranean Bicycle Stands
The Mole's Hide and Seek Bike Rack Emerges from the Asphalt for Use
Trend Themes
1. Subterranean Bicycle Storage - The trend of storing bicycles underground to free up space and improve aesthetics presents opportunities for innovative storage solutions.
2. Retractable Bike Racks - The trend of using retractable bike racks that can raise and lower to create more space offers potential for disruptive innovation in the bike rack industry.
3. Hi-tech Bike Security - The trend of integrating advanced security features, such as fingerprint scanning, into bike locks presents opportunities for innovative bike security systems.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Design and Infrastructure - The trend of subterranean bicycle storage creates opportunities for urban design firms to develop innovative solutions for integrating bike racks into city landscapes.
2. Bike Rack Manufacturing - The trend of retractable bike racks requires the bike rack manufacturing industry to develop new designs and materials that can withstand regular raising and lowering.
3. Bike Security Technology - The trend of hi-tech bike security systems calls for advancements in the bike security technology industry to create innovative locks with features like fingerprint scanning.