Posted Jun 18, 2021, 8:22 PM
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"Bicycle silo" I think was still in the plans?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuuApUoBb-u/?hl=en
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In order to accommodate the required Class A bicycle spaces without adding another parking level
underground, QuadReal and Westbank have proposed to provide the majority of the Class A secured
bicycle parking spaces in bicycle silos with automated bike retrieval and drop off operation.
The current plans provide for 14 silos that can accommodate 2,279 bike spaces (54% of the total supply).
Agreement with the City was previously reached confirming that a maximum of 70% of the total bike
parking supply could be provided in silo format; therefore, it can be seen that the provision accords with.
The remaining 1,915 Class A bicycle parking spaces will be provided in conventional bicycle spaces in
underground levels. Access to the bicycle storage in the underground levels will be provided via ramp (to
P1 Mezzanine), and via elevators to the lower levels.
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To satisfy a further 4 of the TDM points, fully automated bicycle parking will be provided for up to 70% of
the overall parking requirement in the form of silos. The operational and design specifications for the
automated silo bicycle parking are as follows:
• These silos are currently only open to residents and office/retail staff (24-hour access). Those
users would need to register their bike first with management to receive an access card/code in
order to use the silo. At that time, the management office would review the bike to ensure its
compliance with the bike silo’s dimensions by testing it in the mock-up. If a user’s bike changes
(new wheels, added basket etc.) they would be required to check back in with management to
review its sizing compliance;
• Drop-off / retrieval operational times would range from 8 seconds to 17 seconds, with an
average of 13 seconds;
• To ensure safety, the wheel slot opens only as a wide as the designated wheel width when a user
is dropping off their bicycle. A sensor in the mat of the loading dock detects the presence of a
user and the drop-off operation is automatically stopped;
• In the event of a power failure, it will reboot automatically when power returns. If the back-up
battery is drained, it will need to be manually rebooted;
• The manufacturer recommends 1-3 caretakers are required to oversee daily operation of 1-5
silos. Their duty would be to initiate registration and to be on hand if any problems are to occur;
• Maintenance of the silos is required approximately every 3 months and takes approximately 3-4
hours each time;
• Repair work generally takes 2-3 hours depending on the nature of the problem. Recent models
include internal maintenance monitors with data remotely saved and monitored at a service
centre. The service centre then contacts the on-site caretakers to check any problems registered,
while the service centre also inspects saved data to find out the nature of the problem and the
time it occurred. In general, the problem can be easily solved by giving instructions to the
caretaker. If the problem is more serious, a technician will be dispatched but in most cases the
problem is solved by the time a technician arrives on-site;
Common problems generally occur because of human error, for reasons including:
• A user tries to drop off a bicycle with a big basket mounted after initial registration;
• A caretaker did not check the applicable bicycle specification upon registration;
• A user tries to drop off a damaged bicycle; and
• A user tries to drop off a bicycle with the saddle position exceeding the specified height
limit.
• Typical parking fee is $18-30 per month; and
• The life cycle of the structural parts of a silo is 15 to 20 years, while the outer underground shell
has a lifespan of 60-120 years.
The access locations for the parking, including the silos that will be provided above grade, are shown in
Appendix D. Also shown are the proposed bicycle ramps and bicycle elevator facilities.
The remaining 2 TDM points required to achieve a maximum of 8 points will be satisfied by providing
excellent access design with respect to lighting, finishes, grades, convenience, and weather protection.
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https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/documents/650-w-41st-ave-tdm.PDF
Possible base for another one in this photo:
Credit: Lexus
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