Detailed description (English): We have come up with a new innovation branded NOVALITY (www.novality.es) which is a safe and environmentally sensible method of parking bicycles and electric scooters.
The concept is in many ways very simple and is the equivalent of installing a set of lockers on a pavement and has 10 units at each site.
Each parking space will be secure and accessed via a door which is controlled by an electronic latch and will not only house a bicycle or scooter but has additional space to allow the storing of helmets and other belongings.
Through a downloadable app, the availability of parking in each location will be instantly available and users will be able to reserve a space in advance.
Traditional bike racks are not only open to the elements but are potentially dangerous as infection can be transferred by users whilst this concept reduces to potential danger quite considerably.
Detailed description (original language): Llega a las ciudades un novedoso estacionamiento subterráneo inteligente para bicicletas y demás vehículos ligeros sostenibles, que gracias a las nuevas tecnologías impulsa una forma de desplazarse sostenible y eficiente medioambientalmente.
NOVALITY, desarrollado íntegramente por NOVATECNIC, alberga diez bicicletas de forma segura, al estar dispuestas en taquillas individuales y cerradas incluyendo espacio para las pertenencias personales de los usuarios, pudiendo ubicarse en cualquier lugar de la vía pública sin causar impacto visual al quedar bajo la superficie.
La seguridad y la sencillez de manejo para el usuario han sido nuestras máximas prioridades en el diseño de este sistema: el acceso queda restringido exclusivamente a personas previamente registradas en una APP, que podrán conocer la disponibilidad en tiempo real de las plazas con el objeto de poder hacer reservas con antelación.
Video disponible en: https://bit.ly/NOVALITY_video
Target group(s): Public in general, people travelling by bicycle for work or leisure reasons.
Objectives: Help increase awareness of environment friendly means of transport.
Expected Outcomes: Make NOVALITY a widely known option for citizens and public institutions.