# Pop-Up Bike Racks Union and Natwerk Bring Additional Bike-Friendly Infrastructure to Amsterdam By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-04-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bike-rack References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90325938/this-pop-up-bike-rack-is-designed-to-take-over-a-parking-space?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [natwerk.nl](https://www.natwerk.nl/#natwerk-intro) This pop-up bike rack spans the size of one [parking spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park), fits eight bicycles and is absolutely mobile. "Designed to bring extra infrastructure to an area where it’s difficult to find a place to lock [up]," the structure has been conceived in partnership between Dutch bike brand [Union](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acea-and-adecco) and creative agency Natwerk. The pop-up bike rack is both convenience-focused and it makes a statement about the city's dominant focus on accommodating cars on the road — particularly in the United States. To pull off this initative, Union and Natwerk found loopholes in the system that would assure that the pop-up bike rack is not violating traffic laws. The four-wheeled structure is equipped with a license plate and when parked in a space, the collaborative team feeds the meter €4 for the hour. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop-up Bike Racks:** Creating innovative and mobile bike infrastructure solutions that address the challenge of bike parking in urban areas. - **Alternative Transportation:** Exploring new ways to prioritize non-car modes of transportation and promote sustainability in cities. - **Creative Urban Design:** Using design and technology to reimagine urban spaces and create supportive environments for cyclists. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Manufacturing innovative bike racks and accessories to cater to the growing demand for bike-friendly infrastructure. - **Urban Planning:** Integrating pop-up bike rack solutions into urban planning strategies to promote active transportation and reduce congestion. - **Creative Agencies:** Collaborating with bike brands and urban stakeholders to develop creative solutions that address mobility challenges and enhance urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper.md) - [Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trifunctional-bicycle-rack.md) - [Smart Bike Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bike-docking-station.md) - [Foldable Flatpack Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahha-toaster-bike-rack.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md) - [Underwater Bicycling Parking Lots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centraal-station.md) - [Architectural Midcentury Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand.md) - [Tubular Metallic Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md)