ISTR that the original BikePark centre in Convent Garden took an age to
establish itself, during which they were especially glad of cycle industry
support. Some of UK cycle challenge (1996) bids did survive through having
strong business goals and funding structure.
Others were more subsidy junkies which folded when the fix dried up.
But I'd be interested in any feedback on the way the concept has been
developed overseas, especially where there is no cultural pattern which will
provide the critical mass of use, the moment the facility opens. eg the
ADFC/DB AG scheme for Fahrradstationen and its initial opening at
Nordrhein-Westfalen station.
Dave H
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