Bike Valet Parking

BIKESydney makes bike valet parking easy

 

WHAT IS BIKE VALET PARKING?

 

Bike valet parking is like a coat check for bicycles

Patrons are issued claim checks in exchange for their bikes and our staff guard them in a secure corral.

 

Let our reputation work for you

People don’t ride to events where their bikes aren’t safe. Valet service ensures that even accessories will not be stolen. Cyclists appreciate the extra security, the friendly service and the acknowledgement that they deserve special treatment.

 

Encourage safe cycling

We care about rider safety too. If we notice a potentially dangerous mechanical problem, we alert the rider and with their permission, if we can, we’ll fix it on the spot.

 

Keep your event tidy

Why turn your staff into bad guys when crowd issues require you to exclude bicycles? Adding bike parking allows them to be positive and friendly when directing cyclists to the parking corral. As a bonus, people who would have locked to poles and fences will seek out the corral instead.

 

Reduce traffic problems

Several thousand cars descending on an event means community disruption and attendees grumpy from long searches for parking. Given a little encouragement many will come by bike.

 

Increase attendance

Faced with the nightmare of driving in the city, many people prefer to ride to local events, but can’t really enjoy themselves if they’re worried about their bikes. Secure parking means more will visit and stay longer.

 

Complete service saves you time and hassle

You could run your own bike parking corral, but why bother? Our complete service means no hassles. All you need to do is mention the service in your advertising and notify your security personnel.  We plan, set up, take down and run the corral.

 

WHAT’S THE PROCESS?

 

Event liaison

BIKESydney meets with the event organisers to discuss the venue, the event, expected numbers, and any special requirements.

 

Proposal submitted

BIKESydney meets submits a quotation outlining approach and costs associated with providing bike valet parking for the event.

 

Site recognisance and planning

BIKESydney visits the event site and prepares a site plan including suggested signage points, location and set-up of the parking, lighting requirements (if needed) and risk management plan. The site plan is submitted with Bike Sydney’s insurance certificate to the event organisers for approval.

 

Preparation

BIKESydney books equipment, liaises with third-party suppliers and organises staff for the event.

 

Bump-in

BIKESydney’s Bike Valet Marshal briefs Valet Parking Staff on procedures including risk mitigation. Bike Valet Staff meet equipment providers and set-up the parking area as detailed in the site plan. 

 

Event parking

Bike Valet Marshal coordinates staff and provision of service across the event. Cyclists to the event are directed to the event by clear signage at entrance points to the venue. They are met with a smile and hello by staff at the parking entrance. They swap  their bike for an individually numbered check tag and a chocolate. Staff advise them of closing time and wish them a good time. On return, staff swap the tag for their bike.

 

Bump-out

BIKESydney dismantles all the equipment and stacks it for collection by third party providers.

 

Report

BIKESydney reports to Event Organisers on the number of bicycles parked during the event and notes any areas that need improvement for future events.

 

 

Published by: AndrewD on March 31st, 2008 | Filed under BikeSydney News