Secure Metal Outdoor School Bike Parking Storage Racks

Secure metal outdoor school bike parking storage racks should be a part of every public school, college, and university campus.  This is important for the simple fact that students who rely exclusively on public transportation to and from school get less physical exercise than those who walk or ride a bike.  Accommodating those who prefer to ride their bicycles supports a commitment to personal physical fitness as well as fostering an awareness of alternatives to motor vehicle transportation.

One of the many benefits that XPB Locker offers to schools of all kinds is the ability to choose rack designs that correspond to the exterior layout of the school.  Some buildings have very limited space in which to install racks.  These facilities can meet their needs with models that conserve space and provide basic parking accommodation by grasping the front wheel of the bike.  So long as the bike is not located near a traffic area, and provided there is ample security to prevent theft, these types of secure metal outdoor school bike parking storage racks are often excellent space savers.

Other racks are designed to allow the midsection of the bike to rest under, beneath, or next to a fixed point to which a U-Lock or cable can be attached.  These models can be installed in several different places, and multiple units can be placed in a row to accommodate a specific, estimated number of vehicles.  The only absolute rule that we politely insist that schools follow is to never install a rack anywhere near a motor vehicle parking area.  Sidewalks, rotundas, expanded walkways, or grassy areas can all be accommodated by a range of mounting options ranging from portable to surface mount to in-ground mount.

The choice of a particular secure metal outdoor school bike parking storage rack should be guided by a blend of factors.  The rack should not consume so much space that students cannot maneuver the bikes without accidental impact.  It should not cause students to crowd themselves or trip while securing their bicycles.  Aesthetics should also be taken into account.  Some designs look much more basic than others and work very well with older buildings.  Newer schools, colleges, and universities that feature more contemporary architecture can be nicely accented by parking racks that feature unique geometries that correspond to building exterior motifs.

Secure metal outdoor school bike parking storage racks are made from premium grade steel that is weather resistant and extremely difficult to damage.  Many models offer additional protection in the form of thermoplastic coating.  Thermoplastic is a unique, colored, and very durable material that is bonded to the metal surface.  It is heat, moisture, UV, and impact resistant.  If it is marred by vandalism, it is much easier to repair than a scratch on pure metal because a heat gun can quickly reseal the cut in its surface.

Custom configuration options, along with a range of color options in many of our available secure metal outdoor school bike parking storage rack models, allow learning institutions to create a special parking area that is both unique and highly practical parking facility for students who have chosen an energy efficient, healthy alternative to automobile or bus transport.  

Any questions as to which the best possible model for your school is can be quickly answered by our experts when you call XPB Locker design for a quote.