HitchBike

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CONCEPT

Cycling doesn’t need to be just about heath or affordability.  It is a real option when choosing how to get around town.  When used together, the metro offers an opportunity for cyclists to make their daily trips easier and more efficient compared to other modes of transportation.  The average five minute trip to the station and then another five to the destination means no traffic, easy on the body, no sweat, safe, and gives you that bit of daily exercise on the side.  

By giving a home to the cyclist in the waiting room, that is the train, it gives them visibility as an approachable community rather than a group of people whizzing through intersections.  

WHO

This design is situated in public transit with the intent of encouraging everyone including those not experienced with cycle commuting to commute by bicycle.  This design therefore must allow for all bicycle types and sizes, and must accommodate anything that would be attached to it.

PROPOSED TRAIN LAYOUT

1) Bike section would be located at one end of the train which will highlighted with an overhead indicator on the train platform 

2) Rearranged seating into rows for more standing room and bikes to maneuver

3) The train holds a total of four bikes without loosing any seating

4) The bicycle section and stroller section no longer share doors increasing the flow and efficiency when getting on and off the train during high volume times

5) Overhead ceiling handle are provided for cyclist to use

6) Graphic in the bike section shows users how to mount the bike on to the stand

BIKE STAND 

1) Mounting point for front wheel securily holds the bike up without requiring the cyclist to release their grip on their bike at any point

2) Small physical footprint

3) Placed within the community of public transit users

4) Material - bent stainless steel construction for its duribiltiy, corrosion resistance without the need for coatings, ease of dirt removal, and recyclability

5) Green Rubber dipped mounting hook for a soft connection point to the stand.  Rubber dip is easlity removable at end of life for stainless steel recycling.