For the mac users-- in case you missed last week's big unveiling

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Permalink Reply by kayaktjb on October 30, 2010 at 9:57pm

The new Apple store at North/Clybourn doesn't appear to have any bike racks. You might mention this to the store manager. Apparently, they are still doing some exterior work.

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on October 30, 2010 at 10:02pm

Not exactly my neck of the woods . . .
Is there dedicated automobile parking?



kayaktjb said:

The new Apple store at North/Clybourn doesn't appear to have any bike racks. You might mention this to the store manager. Apparently, they are still doing some exterior work.

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Permalink Reply by kayaktjb on October 31, 2010 at 8:40am

No Apple-branded parking lot that I could tell. However, I believe Apple has cut some deal with a local parking garage allowing store visitors to park for less. The lack of accommodations for store visitors arriving on bikes is rather surprising, especially since Apple teamed up the the CTA to spruce up the neighboring Red Line station. I expected Apple to build on that transit foundation and be supportive of those who visit the store on bikes.



H3N3 said:

Not exactly my neck of the woods . . .
Is there dedicated automobile parking?



kayaktjb said:

The new Apple store at North/Clybourn doesn't appear to have any bike racks. You might mention this to the store manager. Apparently, they are still doing some exterior work.

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on October 31, 2010 at 10:31am

Ya know, I was just trying to share a funny video. Maybe your anti-Apple rant would be be better placed in Anne's Bike Parking thread?
Aside from that, I'm not sure why it's someone else's responsibility to look into this. Do you know how to find a phone number and make a phone call?



kayaktjb said:

No Apple-branded parking lot that I could tell. However, I believe Apple has cut some deal with a local parking garage allowing store visitors to park for less. The lack of accommodations for store visitors arriving on bikes is rather surprising, especially since Apple teamed up the the CTA to spruce up the neighboring Red Line station. I expected Apple to build on that transit foundation and be supportive of those who visit the store on bikes.



H3N3 said:

Not exactly my neck of the woods . . .
Is there dedicated automobile parking?



kayaktjb said:

The new Apple store at North/Clybourn doesn't appear to have any bike racks. You might mention this to the store manager. Apparently, they are still doing some exterior work.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on October 31, 2010 at 11:35am

I've noticed the lack of bike parking, and several friends have commented on it. I hope they'll remedy this soon.

There is a parking garage just across Halsted St., by Borders, Sur La Table, etc. I believe that's where they made their parking deal. Given the physical configuration of the North/Clybourn/Halsted intersection and the very tight lot where the store and red line stop are located, dedicated parking right at the store would be pretty much impossible.

kayaktjb said:

No Apple-branded parking lot that I could tell. However, I believe Apple has cut some deal with a local parking garage allowing store visitors to park for less. The lack of accommodations for store visitors arriving on bikes is rather surprising, especially since Apple teamed up the the CTA to spruce up the neighboring Red Line station. I expected Apple to build on that transit foundation and be supportive of those who visit the store on bikes.



H3N3 said:

Not exactly my neck of the woods . . .
Is there dedicated automobile parking?



kayaktjb said:

The new Apple store at North/Clybourn doesn't appear to have any bike racks. You might mention this to the store manager. Apparently, they are still doing some exterior work.

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