Comments on: BikeStation.Org

By: John

John — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:18:34 +0000

Bike Station Long Beach turned out to a horrible experience. Somehow they irresponsibly left the doors open and my bike was stolen. They knew what had happened and had no intention on telling me (or anyone) that the bike (other bikes were stolen as well) had been stolen. You can imagine how I felt when I went to get my bike and it was gone! Then they avoided answering any questions I had and were very closed mouthed about the situation and said I had to file a police report myself with no help from them. Even though they had the incident on video, they never handed the evidence over to the police. And, of course, they wouldn’t allow me access to the video evidence to give to the police myself. Instead of being helpful they badgered me and treated me like I was the problem. Of course they offered to replace the bike at less than half of its value. I had to continuously make the efforts to call them for information, etc. No efforts were made on their part. When I informed them I was no longer going to be a member they refused to refund my deposit on the door entry key. An incredibly unprofessional group of people with no morals. They surely didn’t act like a non-profit organization. I supposedly was communicating with the higher ups in management and if that’s the best they’ve got, they have a real problem. I understand that things can happen. When these things do happen, all efforts should be made to settle the incident without a large hassle. The way I was treated was reprehensible and it needs to be known how I was treated. Be careful when dealing with these people. Join at your own risk. It was about $85 bucks a year. I’m sure it’s more now. Is it worth having your bike stolen?…You decide!

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:58:36 +0000

Solar power…man, Bike Station is the COOLEST!!!

I wish all the Bike Station people nothing but wild success — it’s a very European-style service that is sorely needed in U.S. cities. Services like this will help change the car-centric mindset that has this country stuck in gridlock!!

By: Dominic Dougherty

Dominic Dougherty — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:47:02 +0000

Jeff, The solar panels cover about 12% of our annual electricity usage. There is another row of them in the back of the facility as well.

RL, I wish I’d known that was you that came in taking pictures! I would’ve shown you the member’s facility.

By: Jeff Rossini

Jeff Rossini — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:09:04 +0000

I just noticed the solar panels on the roof! Do you know if the entire thing is solar powered? That would be awesome…

By: Jeff Rossini

Jeff Rossini — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:09:50 +0000

RL – glad to see you got to meet Andrea. She is a really cool gal.

They are in the process of building a BikeStation to go along with the new Light Rail public transit train in the Phoenix metro area where I live. I am pretty excited about it…not too excited about all the construction around here that gnarls up my tires since my office is on one of the main roads where the Light Rail will run.

By: RL Policar

RL Policar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:26:13 +0000

Russ,

I was totally thinking of you while I was in LB. I was also kinda hoping that I’d run into Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles…never been there but I do remember seeing it once. I think its on Cherry or Atlantic Ave, right?

By: db

db — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:21:12 +0000

Awesome. A glimmer of hope.

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:46:36 +0000

Bike Station rocks — I hope this idea catches on elsewhere in the country!

It’s nice to see the racks so full, too…a good sign that people are out there riding their bikes for shopping and commuting purposes!

By: Russ Roca

Russ Roca — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:48:48 +0000

you were in my neck of the woods! shoulda hit me up, i know who makes the best hot wings in town…