Whats the point of having public transit bike parking facilities if theyre just going to be overcrowded, poorly maintained, and prone to theft? Are we really expected to just deal with the hassle and expense of having our bikes damaged or stolen because the facilities are inadequate? Shouldnt the transit authorities be held accountable for providing a safe and secure place for cyclists to park their bikes, or are they just going to continue to pay lip service to being bike-friendly while doing the bare minimum?
Do you think the real issue is that the transit authorities just dont care about cyclists, or is it that theyre just not competent enough to manage the facilities effectively? Is it a lack of funding, or is it just a lack of will to make cycling a viable option for commuters?
And whats with the ridiculous rules and regulations that govern the use of these facilities? Are we really expected to follow a set of arcane rules that seem designed to make it as difficult as possible to use the facilities, or can we just use some common sense and treat each other with respect?
Can anyone explain to me why its so hard to get this right, or are we just doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over again?