The Problem

According to this New York Post piece, “Biking is booming” in New York and there aren’t enough places to park the bikes- inhibiting a growing trend.

The Solution

The city is replacing some parking meters with bike racks!

“The new racks will cost about $300 to install, but will save the city the $200 cost of removing the entire meter and then repairing the ripped-up sidewalk.”

The solution is cost effective, and aesthetically pleasing. It’s a two-fer.

This is Cool Because…

It encourages us to mold solutions from existing problems. Instead of searching for brand new ways to solve an issue, why not look right under your nose? A simple re-design, or addition of code, or re-vamp of copy might be just what the project needs. Sometimes the best form of innovation means using the work already laid before us.