We've visited over 100 campuses in America, discover success stories and best practices that we can do for your school.
CASE STUDY:
UC DAVIS
Challenge:
- Accommodate upwards of 20,000 bicyclists on campus every day with organized, space-efficient
parking systems - Meet UC Davis’ bicycle friendly standards
- Support the university’s strong bicycling culture and environment
Solution:
- Install footprint-controlled Varsity Bike Docks in high–traffic areas
- Provide ultra high-density, orderly and secure parking to meet increasing bike parking demands
- Ensure ease, safety and convenience for riders while improving campus’ bicycling infrastructure
54%
of population commutes by bike
20,000
Bikes are on campus daily
Campus Toolkit
Our Campus Toolkit provides educational pointers and guidance for university and high school parking projects. Download the complete Toolkit to access all documents or select one below!
Enforcement Templates
Use these templates to help successfully support & educate students about policies & requirements.
Funding
With so many ways to fund bike & board parking or develop a revenue stream, we’ve compiled loads of information into one simple resource.
Guide Book
Covering everything from basic bike racks to parking tips, from theft prevention to parking enforcement, this guide book is an essential tool for successful campus parking systems.
BUILDING A BICYCLE FRIENDLY CAMPUS
Our campus experts visited more than 150 universities and campuses across the nation.
The result: Best Practices that directly benefit our customers and solidify our position as industry leaders.
Take a look at our goals, our standards, and what services and products we provide at Ground Control Systems.
BIKE SHARE ON CAMPUS
The bike sharing revolution has naturally expanded to universities, strengthening campus communities while providing a convenient alternative to vehicles. Bike sharing programs that use complete systems and technology are an intuitive and flexible addition to any campus.
PLATINUM BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS
Ground Control Systems has the honor of being recognized as one of the few Platinum level Bicycle Friendly Businesses in the US. Designated by the League of American Bicyclists, a Bicycle Friendly Business makes efforts to increase bike riding through Encouragement, Engineering, Education, and Evaluation & Planning. We are proud to be leaders in advancing the bicycle friendly culture, join us and learn more about becoming Bicycle Friendly!
Services
Long-Term Student Housing System
Long-Term Student Housing System
Use the interactive image below to learn more about the products we use to get the most out of your valuable real estate.
THE FIXSTATION PUBLIC WORKS STAND
Universal bike mounting – hang by seat or top tube
Optional eight bicycle tools included, tethered by stainless steel aircraft cable
The CENTER STAGE VERTICAL BIKE RACK
Double sided free standing vertical bike rack system
8-20 bike capacity plus add on units in multiples of 2
Ultra high density with 6-8 inches of separation between bikes
THE VARSITY BIKE DOCK
2 bike capacity
Rider and bicycle friendly design
Adaptable layout possibilities
Surface mounted high-density rack
Bikes do not slip and fall
The DOUBLE DOCKER BIKE RACK
2 bike capacity
Wall mounted two-tiered bike rack
Ultra high density
3 points of locking contact
Highest density option for multi-family and campus bike rooms
THE OFFSET VERTICAL BIKE RACK
2 bike capacity
Wall mounted vertical bike rack
Ultra high density with 6-8″ between bikes
Perfect for multi-family and campus bike rooms
HIGH SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM
Complete your bike room with cameras to ensure highest security
Ground Control will assist you on choosing the best security system for your room
THE OFFSET VERTICAL BIKE RACK
2 bike capacity
Wall mounted vertical bike rack
Ultra high density with 6-8″ between bikes
Perfect for multi-family and campus bike rooms
The DOUBLE DOCKER BIKE RACK
2 bike capacity
Lift assisted two-tiered bike rack
Ultra high density
3 points of locking contact
Highest density option for multi-family and campus bike rooms