The following paraphrased reasons for business to include bicycle parking were first summarized in a pamphlet entitled Bike Parking for Your Business, by the Chicago Department of Transportation in 1998. They are as true, if not more so, today in 2013.

Increase your overall parking capacity at very little cost.

Gain a competitive advantage by attracting bicycling customers.

Eliminates the clutter, hazards, and tree damage from haphazard bicycle parking.

Attract and retain health conscious customers and employees.

Good facilities attract more users over time.

Here are a five others that I would like to add: