Google Cyclists Get a Smoother Ride with EZ-Conveyor™
Background
At Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, CA, employees have access to a bike room, which supports bicycle commutes to work. But there was one catch: a long staircase was the only way in.
To improve the usability for riders, Google partnered with Kinetic Parking Solutions to install a new access system.
- Customer: Google
- Location: Mountain View, CA
- Solution: EZ-Conveyor™ + custom gutter brush system
- Supplied by: Kinetic and installed by our installation partner, DW Nicholson
- Completed: September 2024
- Status: In use by Google cyclists
Solution
Kinetic supplied and coordinated the installation of the EZ-Conveyor™, a powered conveyor system that safely transports the bike uphill—no lifting or pushing required. Riders simply guide their bike onto the belt, and the system does the rest.
And for safe descent, we added the EZ-Conveyor™ Brush System, a proprietary braking feature that slows the wheels as the bike rolls down, giving riders better control without strain or risk.
The system was installed by DW Nicholson, a certified Kinetic partner, with minimal disruption to the building and no change to the existing bike room.
“Bike Parking That Fits means the whole journey works, not just the final parking spot. We’re proud to help Google create safe, smart access for their riders.”
Elco Gauw
President, Kinetic Parking Solutions
Results
The system is now live and in use. Riders, especially those using heavier eBikes, can move confidently between the street level and the bike room. Access is smoother. Commutes are easier.
Impact
This project reflects a broader shift: large campuses are rethinking access and convenience for people on bikes. The EZ-Conveyor™ proves that small upgrades done right can encourage more sustainable commuting.
VeloComfort® is a registered trademark of Lo Minck Mobility BV, Lisserbroek, The Netherlands. Kinetic Parking Solutions is Lo Minck Mobility's licensed North American distributor and reseller and sells VeloComfort® under its EZ-Conveyor™ trademark.
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