Is This Possible Today?
by Christine Lepisto, Berlin 
on 09.23.07
Unthinkable. 56,200 square meters of consumer indulgence. And not a single bike rack.
According to German law, there must be 1 bicycle parking place for every 150 square meters of shopping area, which would imply 188 bike bars for 376 bikes. The Berlin bicycle club did a count at the widely advertised grand opening of the new shopping center and found more than 500 bikes in various states of insecurity.
It is reported that the 1600 auto parking places, which were opened in sync with the grand opening, were largely empty. Small consolation.
Via ::bike club berlin
Image via radzeit and photoshop
Thirsty for more? Check out these related articles:
- 2 Wheels, Not 4: Pedal Towards Bicycle Activism in 10 Revolutions Per Minute
- Is a Fixed Gear Bike Right for You?
- DIY Bicycle: Build or Repurpose a Bicycle Cargo Trailer
- Cycling Tip of the Week: How to Protect Your Bike
- In Berlin, Eager to Knock Down More Walls
- Treasure Island Festival 3 Offers up a Trove of Green Music
Comments ()
