SG's 1st automated underground bicycle parking
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Singapore's first automated underground bicycle parking system rolls out in Admiralty
Cyclists in Admiralty now have a safe and weatherproof option for parking their two-wheelers, with Singapore’s first automated underground bicycle parking system launched there on Friday (Jan 5).
Called SecureMyBike, the system, located within the Kampung Admiralty integrated development next to Admiralty MRT station, can house more than 500 bicycles.
Users can choose from one of three kiosks to deposit and retrieve their bikes. They will be able to place one bicycle, along with other cycling gear such as helmets or shoes, into an individual storage cell.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the new parking facility will complement existing surface-level bicycle parking to promote cycling, particularly for short-distance commutes within Admiralty.
"Through this trial, LTA will assess the user experience and financial viability of the underground bicycle parking system," it added.
The SecureMyBike system cost about $4.7 million to construct. The facility goes 10m underground, and storage cells are organised into seven levels at each kiosk.
As part of a trial, SecureMyBike will be free to users until Jan 31.
From Feb 1 to April 30, users can choose to pay either a monthly fee of $22 for unlimited use, or 25 cents per hour.
From May 1, the monthly fee will be $48, or 45 cents an hour.
To park at the system, cyclists will have to sign up for an account at one of the self-help registrations kiosks at a SecureMyBike shop, located next to the bike parking kiosks.