Bicycles are an eco-friendly mode of transport, especially favored in large urban areas, and their growing use requires efficient management of parking facilities. The key challenge is to ensure the availability of spaces in shelters, bike boxes, or lockers, whether public or private, managed by companies for the benefit of their employees.
Monitor availability, increase turnover, and offer a premium service with ACS-Switch-TOF
Cycling is emerging as a sustainable alternative in major cities—but without reliable parking, users are discouraged: racks are already taken, bike boxes are monopolized for weeks, and there’s no real-time visibility.
For employers promoting sustainable mobility, the challenge is twofold: ensure that every cyclist has access to a free space, and optimize usage without investing in costly wired infrastructure.
Challenges of a modern bike park
Unknown availability : No way to know if a space is free until arrival.
“Abandoned bikes” : Some users leave their bikes for days, blocking access and reducing turnover.
Wiring limitations : Installing ground loops or 230V-powered detectors is complex and expensive.
Ineo‑Sense's answer : ACS‑Switch‑TOF
Instant presence detection Mounted on each stand, the Time-of-Flight sensor measures the distance to the locking point and switches from "available" to "occupied" in under a second.
Timestamping & cycle counting Each arrival and departure is time-stamped; the platform calculates occupancy time, usage turnover, and flags bikes that have been left stationary for too long.
Long-range wireless transmission LoRaWAN / Clover-Net covers the entire parking area, whether underground, at ground level, or spread across multiple campus zones, without the need for any cabling.
Proactive alerts Set a threshold (48h, 72h, etc.): if a spot remains occupied beyond the limit, a notification is sent to maintenance or security for follow-up.
Benefits for operators and users
Real-Time Visibility An app or dynamic display shows the number of available spots before even entering.
Optimized Turnover Rate "Long-stay" bikes are flagged and removed, improving spot availability during peak hours.
Improved Employee Experience Less stress, with the assurance of finding secure parking.
Fast, No-Work Deployment Battery-powered installation with multi-year autonomy, no trenching or service interruption required.
CSR Reporting Usage data supports your sustainable mobility commitments and helps plan additional capacity.
Application examples
Headquarters in the city center 40 equipped bike stands with a display panel at reception; employees can immediately see if a spot is available.
Student residence Automatic alert sent to the caretaker when a bike has not moved for ten days, preventing abusive long-term storage.
Public intermodal parking Correlation between bike usage peaks and train schedules; planning an expansion supported by the local authority.
Business sectors
The industry sectors we regulary address for these challenges
Thanks to 1,600 sensors installed at Bicloo stations in Nantes, JCDecaux improves real-time bike availability. Users benefit from a smoother service, and the collected data helps optimize fleet management and parking spot turnover.
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