TransLink bike lockers: anyone tried them? What was your experience?

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Do you feel secure having your bike there? Do you think it's good value? Easy to use?

Posted Jul 10, 2022, 4:57 PM UTC

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Nosirrom•

I have only used the bike parkades. It feels more secure than an outside rack; since I still use my 2 locks and the enclosed area is additional security.

It's a very good value IMO. It costs a dollar each time I use it, but is capped at 8 dollars a month. So if I use it a few times a month over using transit then I'm already saving.

It's not too complicated. You register via the compass site. Then you tap your card to enter the parkade. There was a variety of different racks inside the parkade I use. Your mileage may vary?

I don't know if I trust the individual bike locker things. It seems there's nothing inside to lock your bike to, so your only security is the door.

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Trellaine•

I was looking into this yesterday via translink web site. I found it a bit overwhelming. I was hoping it would be a bit simpler. I think if the bikeep app is downloaded might clarify things and make it simpler. The problem is the app wants a telephone number as a first step. I want to see where these locations are and which have lockers and which have bike rooms. And then for some bike lockers its on demand BUT many locations don’t have on demand lockers. I got tired and gave up. Not sure why all bike lockers aren’t first come first served.

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LlamaBikes•

I parked at the science world one once but noticed several cut bike locks inside the bike parkade. I was worried about my bike the whole time but thankfully it was still there when I came back.

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daphnisetchloe•

I use a bike locker (the private ones), and I love it; I never have to worry about leaving my bike, especially overnight. However, there aren't many of them, so it's hard to get one.

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