Page 7 - Council Journal Autumn 2019

Cyc-Lok at Heuston train Station
recovered. That figure falls below the 4,365 reported in 2017 and 4,436 in 2016, but the Central Statistic Office has found that the true number of stolen bikes is often three times what is actually reported.
unit to the needs of an individual cyclist.
time you use. Less than one hour will cost you €1, one to three hours is €2 and three to twelve hours is €3. You can also stay past twelve hours since your pin remains valid until you retrieve your belongings.
The stolen bicycles are also often high value, coming in at an average price of €510. That is an incredibly expensive loss to incur. Replacing the stolen bicycle makes it doubly expensive. The costs coming from the lack of a widespread cycle security infrastructure are enough to deter more and more people from cycling.
Whether the locker is installed at work or home, you know your bicycle and other cycling equipment is safe. Its wedge shaped footprint is only 2100mm x 760mm, so it takes up minimal space. For €1799, you can purchase the unit, have it delivered to your preferred location and installed by Cyc-lok staff.
Besides the obvious benefit of providing long-awaited secure bike parking, it is a self-managing and revenue generating way for businesses to encourage commuting to work.
As these factors demonstrate, something must be done if Dublin truly wishes to become a smart city. Cyc-lok is the answer to Dublin’s bicycle theft problem. The first Cyc-lok unit was launched and installed in Dublin City Centre’s Pearse Station in November 2015, and another was later installed in Heuston station. Since then, the number of installed units has grown both domestically and abroad.
The unit is also weatherproof and impervious to outside viewing. You gain access to the unit with a personal code that can be entered into the keypad on the locker’s side. For the extent of service and protection provided, this locker is more than worth its price.
They can decrease their carbon footprint since the Cyc-lok system highlights sustainable transport. Additionally, this effectively reduces the need for overflow parking. Cyc-lok also offers a management console so that factors like usage and bike ownership can be tracked. Cyc-lok’s locker system is a smart cycling solution that truly improves the lives of everyone.
Cyc-lok offers two purchase options: singular, personal purchase or Cyc-lok for business.
Cyc-lok for business includes a twelve locker unit that takes up the equivalent of one car park space when installed and benefits both the parking provider and the cyclists using it. Users can download the Cyc-lok app to book their lockers in advance at any Cyc-lok site, and a personalised pin will be delivered to you through email and text. Your code allows you to open the locker with the keypad located on the tower at the end of the unit.
The company was recently featured in Smart Dublin’s Smart Pedal Pitch Challenge at the Velo-City 2019 cycling conference for its innovative approach to increasing cycle security. We had the pleasure of following up with Cyc-lok Director Louise Murphy about the company’s development process and approach to smart cycling, and here are her valuable insights.
Available Cyc-Lok Units
Personal Cyc-lok lockers applies the security and protection of the larger
This storage system is also unique because it does not require a subscription fee; you only pay for the
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