• TheGoldenV@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    I’m unfamiliar with this issue. Is this a courteous to others thing or just bad security for the bike?

    We’re still sorely lacking in places to lock up locally.

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      12 days ago

      But to give a serious answer… I have lived in apartment complexes where they didn’t like me locking up my bike against any kind of light pole or railing on the property. I suspect it didn’t look good 🤷 (I mean it was a nice bike.)

      I feel like the motivation for whoever puts up this kind of sign is most likely not trying to help you ensure your property is safe. Otherwise, they would put up a bike rack instead of a sign.

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        12 days ago

        For railings like this, it’s usually so disabled people can use the railing for support when walking

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          Or if the sidewalk is narrow, it could get in the way of strollers and wheelchairs