Inadequate bike parking can result in ornamental trees, and street signs, being damaged by cyclists who will use them for parking if nothing else is available. A metal guard basket around the tree can protect the tree and also accept a bike lock.

If you have tried the above suggestions and you are still tight for outdoor bike parking space, then bollards, street signs and street lamps can be outfitted with loops or holes to accept bike locks and double as bike parking. This reduces the total amount of street furniture obstructing the way of pedestrians.