Catherine discusses Pedal Instead at the COSI Innovation Showcase. Photo courtesy cosiscience @ Flickr.

The Enrichment Association was honored to showcase Pedal Instead at COSI’s reception to launch Innovation Showcase, their new series of permanent art and technology installations by local innovators. The event attracted several hundred people interested in the newest and best ideas Central Ohio has to offer. Low-tech bike parking turned out to be a big hit!

pedal instead @ comfest

Pedal Instead provides free bicycle parking for people who ride their bikes to major events around Columbus. The service is operated by the University Area Enrichment Association (UAEA). Here is how you use Pedal Instead:

1. Ride your bike to the event
2. Locate the Pedal Instead parking area
3. Fill out a ticket with your name, phone number, and miles ridden to the event
4. Leave your bike with the volunteers, no lock required
5. Take the tear-off part of the ticket and enjoy your event
6. When you’re ready to leave, take your ticket to the volunteers to retrieve your bike
7. Tip them generously
8. Ride your bike away, repeat next time