Detailed description (English): Ephemeral bicycle parking refers to temporary, flexible, and secure bicycle parking solutions designed to accommodate the influx of cyclists attending festivals, sporting events, concerts, and other large gatherings. These solutions (utilizing eco-friendly materials and construction methods) are essential for promoting sustainable transportation, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing the overall attendee experience. Ephemeral bicycle parking solutions are modular, allowing for easy scalability to meet specific needs of different events and can be set up and removed within hours using environmentally-friendly logistics solutions.
By providing adequate secured bicycle parking, event organizers can encourage more attendees to cycle, contributing to environmental goals, improving accessibility, and fostering a sense of community and societal well-being. A solution that combines entertainment, socialization and a sustainable behavioral shift.
Target group(s): The ephemeral bicycle parking initiative can address a wide range of needs and priorities, fostering a collaborative approach to sustainable event planning and execution and then target diverse groups
- Event attendees
Regular Cyclists who would benefit from secure and convenient parking solutions at events
Potential Cyclist : attendees who might cross the line and choose cycling over other modes of transportation if adequate facilities are provided
- Local communities
Municipal governments interested in promoting green initiatives and reduce urban congestion
Transportation departments responsible for planning and managing urban mobility and infrastructure
Local businesses that could see increased foot traffics and patronage from cyclists
Residents who would experience reduced traffic, congestion and pollution
- Event Organizers aiming to enhance their sustainability practices, and improve accessibility and attendee satisfaction
- Environmental and cycling advocacy groups focused on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices
Objectives: By implementing ephemeral bicycle parking, event organizers and local communities can significantly enhance the sustainability, accessibility, and overall success of their events while delivering meaningful societal benefits. This makes it an attractive proposal by providing a concrete solution to the obstacles to the development of bicycle use identified by users
Environmental Impact: Promotes cycling, reducing reliance on motor vehicles and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Traffic Management: Eases traffic congestion around event venues by providing a convenient alternative to car travel.
Societal Benefits: Promotes inclusiveness, community engagement, health and well-being, youth education, economic opportunities, and social responsibility. combining social life and environmental concerns Enhanced Attendee Experience: Offers a practical and secure parking solution, improving overall satisfaction and event accessibility. Economic Efficiency: Cost-effective solution for event organizers, local communities with potential revenue opportunities through sponsorship and advertising.
Partner: FUB (Fédération Usager Bicyclette)
France