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Bike Rack Shops Identifies how Bike Racks are Poised to Remain One of the Least Expensive Ways to Earn Points when LEED Standards Changes Take Place in November

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Lake Forest, IL (PRWEB) May 01, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council is preparing to enact its modifications to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification requirements in November. Every change by the Council is to promote its goal of reducing emissions, and in this case, to benefit cyclists and encourage more people to ride their bikes instead of driving. Cyclists should come to see commercial bike racks in more convenient locations and be integrated into the buildings design scheme more seamlessly.

According to the Councils website, key changes regarding bike racks dictate the maximum distance an outdoor bike rack can be from a buildings front door, and how the bike racks must be within 200 yards of a bicycle network. The bicycle network requirement is new, and an additional guideline stipulates how a school, transit stop, or 10 other uses must be within three miles for a building to receive credit. Some builders may find difficulty integrating bike racks into a buildings architectural landscape or even come to find that the building doesnt meet the location requirements for including a commercial bike rack.

The changes make it all the more important for builders to find commercial bike racks that are going to fit the design aesthetic of the building. Low-profile racks, like the bike dock, only require a small footprint, and they dont disrupt the visual appeal of the building. Wave-style bike racks, on the other hand, can accommodate many bikes and are available in a wide range of colors.

The cycling enthusiasts at Bike Rack Shops view the changes as good ones. People are going to be willing to install commercial bike racks that are more attractive and more convenient for cyclists to use, which is in line with our goal of encouraging people to ride their bikes, remarked Alex Miller, President of Renaissance Retail, Bike Rack Shops parent company. They also feel the more finished looks of the buildings will benefit builders, full-time occupants of buildings, and visitors to buildings certified under the U.S. Green Councils new standards.

Bike Rack Shops was the Internets first dedicated source for meeting the vehicle and storage rack needs of cyclists and has evolved into the Internets leading source for bicycle and storage racks. Its mission is to provide outstanding service, the lowest allowable prices, and the widest selection of leading bike rack brands. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, Bike Rack Shops is a division of Renaissance Retail, the Internets leading source for specialty consumer products.

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Timothy Benson

Renaissance Retail

847-932-4720 ext. 2704

Email: tim(at)bikerackshops(dot)com







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City Bikes Manufacturer Linus Bikes Comments on New York Citys New Bike Share Program

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Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) August 16, 2012

On August 16, City Bikes Manufacturer Linus Bikes commented on the first New York City bike sharing program called Citi Bike. Citi Bike is poised to launch with 7,000 strategically located rentable bicycles across parts of New York, making this the largest program to date in the United States. Following a recent expansion of city bike lanes, the program is designed to be an alternate form of travel for the millions of city residents who make daily use of mass transit.

As detailed by the BBC, New York Citys Department of Transportation estimates that half of the daily commutes in the city are less than 2 miles. With an initial launch of 7000 bikes and 420 stations, Citi Bike is placing rental stations in areas with heavy foot traffic, like Grand Central Station. The program will initially be focused on lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, with the city already planning a large expansion for 2013. The rental bikes are armored, high-tech velocipede drones; outfitted with GPS for trip tracking, front and rear lights that glow upon pedaling, heavy-duty tires and a thick frame.

Linus Bikes representative China Reevers comments, This is certainly one of the most ambitious bike sharing programs to date. New York has certainly done their homework, and introducing a fleet of bikes to the populace will hopefully add to the citys clean air initiative, promoting a healthier option for a daily commute. This combination of a greener planet and healthier living is what Linus Bikes is all about.

While the green movement continues to grow, cities are taking an increased interest in other transit options as other cities embrace bike sharing programs. Reevers adds, Doubts about the viability of bike sharing programs should diminish as these programs gain popularity and expand. If New Yorks Citi Bike program can prove to be successful, it should only pave the way for future bike sharing programs. Our bicycles arent only for commuting but they are to help encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Linus Bikes is a California-based bicycle manufacturer that specializes in creating vintage style city bikes and commuter bikes. Not simply a bicycle company, Linus Bikes sells a complete line of accessories for the environmentally conscious and for those who have a fondness for European style bicycles and the great tradition of European cycling.

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Bike Mode: Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorneys Console & Hollawell P.C. Speak Up For Cyclist Rights

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Marlton, NJ (PRWEB) August 13, 2012

Adding to the growing voice for increased protections for cyclists, the Pennsylvania cyclist accident attorneys at Console & Hollawell are throwing their support behind multiple nonprofit groups and advocacy organizations, including the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (NJBWC) and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. These charitable organizations are working to increase community awareness of cyclist safety as well as educate the public at large about the importance of sharing the road. These initiatives could never be more important than in the Philadelphia metro area, which has the largest population of commuter cyclists in the country. The firms managing partner, Richard P. Console, Jr., an avid cyclist, has firsthand experience of just how treacherous cycling in the area can be.

The streets in downtown Philadelphia can be extremely narrow, says Console. Drivers who arent paying attention can cross right into a riders path and cause pretty serious accidents. All it takes is a single bump to send a cyclist flying off of their bike.

Created in 1972, The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia serves all counties surrounding the city as well as southern New Jersey. The organization hosts regular community events to raise awareness about cycling safety and continues to be an advocate for cyclist rights. The nonprofit recently lobbied successfully to keep the Ben Franklin Bridge accessible to bicycles, according to the organizations strategic plan. The New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition, founded in 2009, is also a strong supporter of laws protecting cyclists. Just a year into its creation, the NJBWC hosted the states first bicycle summit to show support for improved regulations requiring drivers to keep safe distances from cyclists sharing the road.

The work these organizations are doing for cyclists is incredible, remarks Console. Cyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists and I think drivers sometimes lose sight of that. Greater protections can also help increase accountability, so when a cyclist is hurt in an accident, we know whos responsible.

Outraged by the growing number of cyclist injuries and deaths at the hands of thoughtless drivers, the lawyers at Console & Hollawell are excited to hold a contest thats giving away one GoPro video camera designed to be mounted on a helmet or headband. The firm strongly believes this increasingly popular technology can play a crucial role in locating motorists who are responsible for injuring cyclists on city streets. These video cameras may also encourage drivers to be more considerate of cyclists rights and operate with greater caution around them. The rider with the story detailing their most outrageous motorist experience wins. The contest is currently running until September 5th. The firm encourages all cyclists whove had ridiculous traffic experiences to share their stories for a chance to win. Riders can submit their stories through the firms Twitter page as well as on Facebook. The firms efforts are just one step in a larger plan to give a louder voice to a cycling community thats only growing larger as more motorists shed their four wheels for two.

Helmet-mounted cameras are proving invaluable for riders in downtown environments with heavy traffic volumes. In one instance, a helmet-mounted camera used by cyclist Evan Wilder recorded the license plate number of a driver who struck him and sped off, according to the New York Times*. Police were able to use the footage to find the driver responsible and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident.

Console & Hollawell P.C. is a personal injury law firm representing victims of cycling accidents in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The firms experienced attorneys have won tens of millions of dollars for 5,000 clients.

*The New York Times







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