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Here in Penn Quarter, we’ve seen the old coin operated parking meters replaced with those fancy multi-space parking kiosks (they take credit cards!). Well, the same transformation has occurred in parts of Arlington, as we observed last week. However, instead of completely removing the old parking meters, Arlington had an interesting idea for the poles that once held the business-end of a parking meter: a method in which to attach your bike lock.
It should be noted that DDOT had installed a handful of brand new posts for locking up your bike following the removal of the old parking meters.
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This is a good idea in moderation. However we certainly don’t need every removed parking meter to be replaced with bike parking. Two bike racks for every block face is probably more than adequate standard on most street segments.
We just had the meters removed in front of 555 but the poles remain. This would be a great idea as we definitely need some bike parking in front of the building.
Where is action on DC’s announced Downtown street sidewalk beutification set for this summer? anyone?
Just leaving 2 poles per block means, at most, only accommodating up to 4 bikes. I think we need to do better. Cyclists traveling to a business need to be assured that they will be able to park their bike conveniently and securely.
I’d leave every third or fourth meter.
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great idea! damn you arlington.