Almost exactly four years ago, I wrote this post about being bike friendly. It turned out to be one of the most popular posts I've written because it resonates with all the everyday bike riders just trying to get around. Yes, you have a bike rack. No, I can't use it. After the post was published, our local Trader Joes received over 70 phone calls from other customers asking for better bike parking to address the lack of safety and encourage more bike riding. This shop is in a pretty bikeable and walkable location and having a crappy, ineffective rack in a dangerous location does nothing to support their bike riding patrons. We were given the same responses: "We're working on it, there are plans for changes, the property manager doesn't support it, we hear you, etc."
A few months ago, changes were finally made. See if you can spot the difference.
A few months ago, changes were finally made. See if you can spot the difference.
Yep, a canopy to cover their carts that somehow couldn't be designed to cover the bike racks as well. I'm sure they could have built 1000s of curb cuts for the amount of money they spent on this. Do dry carts keep their customers safe? Nope. The carts get left in the parking lot corrals in the rain anyway. That's what the paper towel dispensers are there for. It is so frustrating because it is such a simple matter that keeps getting overlooked. There is so much potential but nothing changes. I spend as much money at that store as any SUV driver and that lot is dangerous and inconvenient for everyone. I just don't get it.
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