# Pay-To-Park Bike Stations Will the Mobis Secure Bike Module Discourage or Encourage Ecommuters? By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobis-secure-bike-module References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/secure-leed-bike-parking.php) & [mobisinc](http://www.mobisinc.com/) The Covina Mobis Secure Bike Module design for Covina, California is a pay-to-park bike station that, for $8 a month, will allow you to park your bicycle in peace while you work. The station is located within Covina's LEED 3.0 bike facility and echoes other Mobis bike parks throughout Southern California. The Mobis Secure Bike Module in Covina has space for 36 individual bikes; despite the monthly surcharge, it is an unmanned parking spot. Do you think this pay-to-park bike facility will encourage [ecommuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-vado-sl-2-alloy-40) or discourage them? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pay-to-park Bike Stations:** The trend of pay-to-park bike stations provides an opportunity for companies to develop secure and convenient parking solutions for urban commuters. - **Unmanned Parking Facilities:** The trend of unmanned parking facilities provides an opportunity for companies to develop cost-effective and efficient parking solutions for urban areas. - **Leed-certified Bike Facilities:** The trend of LEED-certified bike facilities provides an opportunity for companies to develop sustainable transportation solutions for environmentally-conscious commuters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Parking Solutions:** The development of smart parking solutions offers an opportunity for companies to combine technology with traditional parking facilities to create efficient and secure bike parking options. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The trend towards environmentally-friendly transportation options offers an opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. - **Urban Mobility:** The growth of urbanization and the need for improved urban mobility provides an opportunity for companies to develop new transportation solutions that are better suited for cities and their increasingly dense populations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Campus-Wide Bike Sharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubc-mobi.md) - [Smart Bike Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bike-docking-station.md) - [Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcycle.md) - [E-Bike Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosgv.md) - [Wireless E-Bike Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidock.md) - [Free E-Bike Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electro-bici.md) - [Micro-Mobility Transport Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-evo.md) - [Premium eBike Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wombi.md) - [Comfortable Raised-Seat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-city-3.md)