Using the work of artist Sheila Tansey, two new bike lockers in Lake Country are now decked out as public art that promote active transportation.
“We now have the best looking bike lockers in the region and we want to encourage more people to get out of cars and walk or cycle,” said Greg Buchholz, director of infrastructure services.
“When they drive by the new bike locker at the roundabout at Bottom Wood Lake Road and Berry Road by the bus stop, we hope people will think about using a more active form of transportation like walking or cycling to get around the community.”
A number of municipal staff cycle to work, as do George Elliot Secondary teachers and students and local business owners.
Residents that would like to take transit more frequently but don’t live near a bus stop are invited to cycle and securely park their bike in one of the new lockers near the municipal office and Winfield Memorial Hall) and jump on the bus to get to their destination.
The $10 a month fee to rent the bike locker will be waived for those using the locker at least eight days per month.
“I enjoy cycling for work and pleasure and I am honoured that my paintings were chosen for the new bike lockers in Lake Country,” said Tansey.