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Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes (theconversation.com)
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[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It won't be the norm for workplaces for a long time, but my city also has semi public spaces that offer the same in the CBD. Basically, for a subsidised monthly fee, you have access to the facilities I described above, in a dedicated bike storage space. And that could easily become normalised

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It won’t be the norm for workplaces for a long time

I have no idea what they're talking about, because it's already the norm. Last time I was applying for work, asking about end of trip facilities was one of my routine questions, and they always had a good answer to it. Most CBD offices have them. As do other major employers like unis, schools (via the change rooms used for PE, if nothing else), and hospitals.

And if your particular CBD building doesn't, there's the Cycle2City EoT facilities, which are cheaper than public transport and much cheaper than paying for CBD parking.

[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Last time I was applying for work, asking about end of trip facilities was one of my routine questions, and they always had a good answer to it

Oh, that's good to know!

I've been with my current employer for longer than I've been cycling to work, so I don't have any other points of comparison.