Originally Posted by
dynodonn
How one chooses to store their bikes at home is their choice, but shouldn't be made mandatory in the workplace as a "one size fits all" type of setting. I can roll and park my bike throughout my workplace and home without any lifting required.
Imagine the out cry from motor vehicle driving work force if it was made mandatory that they lift 30 to 50 lbs every time they parked or left the work place.
Hey, at least they are providing a place to park the bike for free.
The vertical racks were probably chosen based on space considerations. That type of stuff happens when bike parking is thought of after the fact.
Not saying vertical racking of bikes is the preferred solution, just that it isn't a bad solution.
It's like my coworker that complains he has to pay for two parking spaces because his lifted souped up truck takes up two spots. The parking lot was designed with certain space considerations.