Bicycle Network Victoria: Parkiteer bike cages

New bike cages for nine train stations

The Parkiteer program has escaped the Budget bike spending cuts with funding committed to build five new cages in 2012-13 at Ormond, Fawkner, Pakenham and two further stations.

An additional four cages will be built before the end of this financial year with locations identified as Huntingdale, Mordialloc, Craigieburn and Werribee Read full details here

South Morang and Thomastown cages are open

27 April 2012 The Parkiteer cage at South Morang is open. Incorporated into the station building, it is conveniently located at the station entrance, and is easily accessible by several paths leading to the station. Thomastown cage is also open (pictured right) and is located between the car park and the station entrance. If you have a Parkiteer card, you can use these cages now, or register for an access card here.

South Morang Parkiteer cage

Cardinia Road and Lynbrook cages in the outer south-east are almost complete and are due to open mid-May.

Using Parkiteer bike cages

Parkiteer bike cages are convenient, undercover and a secure place to park your bike, allowing fast access to the station, to continue your journey by public transport. Entry to the Parkiteer cage is provided by an electronic card system, providing 24 hour monitored access and a 24/7 helpline 1300 546 526.

There are no ongoing costs. *After paying the $50 refundable security deposit for the access card, you can use the cage as often as you like at no charge. Should you decide to return you access card, your security deposit will be refunded in full to a nominated bank account. If you lose the access card, you will be charged a $10 fee for each card.

Parkiteer bike cages tick all of the boxes.

Improve your health

Riding a bicycle is a low-impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels. It can help to improve your general health while being gentle on your joints. It’s also a great way to have fun and get fit at the same time. (Courtesy Better Health Channel Victoria).

When you travel part of your journey by bicycle, you will arrive feeling energised and also get your daily recommended intake of exercise (30 minutes).

Save money.

Riding your bicycle to the station can save you money. If you ride to a Parkiteer cage in the same fare zone as your workplace or destination, you can save at least $700 on fares. If you ride to the station each day, you may no longer require a second car, saving you $1000’s each year.

Save time.

If you live within 2-3km of the station, your journey time by bike will be similar to driving to the station and finding a car park.

Example: Door to door travel times for a sample 2.8km journey to Werribee station.
• Bus - 20 minutes (includes waiting &walking time)
• Car 11 minutes (includes finding a car park and walk to station entrance.
• Bike - 13 minutes (includes Parkiteer lock up time and walk to station entrance

On the weekends, why not ride to the Parkiteer with the kids then take the train to the museum or the footy?

Where do I start?

If you are new to riding a bike, check out some great tips on how to get started riding to the station on our Ride to Work website.

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