If you manage bike parking, charging stations, urban furniture — or if you manufacture cycling infrastructure — you know how hard it can be to offer a complete and seamless experience to the end user. Today, technology can help solve these challenges with a simple and accessible solution: integrate all your cycling assets into an interactive map accessible from any mobile device.

As cities continue to invest in cycling infrastructure, secure bike parking facilities are evolving to incorporate digital solutions.  The choice of locks, controllers, power source, access control method and user authentication system will determine the efficiency, scalability and user experience of the facility.

The decision whether to build your own software or to buy it from a third party can have a significant impact on your bottom line. We have therefore produced this guide to show bicycle parking manufacturers the advantages and disadvantages of each of these options.