In the center of the city, some people use the bicycle as an alternative for avoiding the chaotic traffic. But, they face a lot of trouble when parking the bike is necessary, for there are few parking spots scattered through the city - mostly on parks or big buildings like an University. The solution found is improvising by the use of traffic signs, light poles and even phone booths as an alternative method.
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- Item author
- Gabriel Jacobi
- Item Created
- 16 Jun 2010
- Photo taken on
- 14 Jun 2010 3:33 pm
- Photo author
- Gabriel Jacobi
Context of the observation
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R. Duque de Caxias, SÜ£o Francisco, Curitiba, Curitiba
Brazil
Brazil
3 Interpretations
I believe this situation represents a very strong trait in the Brazilian people: the ability to improvise. When faced with adversities, the Brazilian will take whatever it's available to get a solution (even if sometimes it is illegal or dangerous!).
People usually park the bikes in places where there is moviment such as in front of stores and schools. These types of places difficult the actions of the thieves. In deserted places, they have more time to the action and less possibility to be caught.
At traffic sign, only one bike is generally parked. More than one can disturb the people's flux in the sidewalk.
3 Questions & 0 Responses
What are the criteria used by the cyclists to choose the place to park a bike?
In Curitiba is very common in the streets parking spaces for motorcycles. How could this be adapted to bicycles?
It woul be difficult parking more than one bike in a traffic sign. Which improvments could be made so more bikes could share the same space?