Health Campus / Calw, Duitsland / BIKESAFE

Bikesafe at the Calw Health Campus: A mobility hub for the future combining car and bicycle parking

With the construction of the new health campus in Calw, the Klinikverbund Südwest is sending a clear signal in favour of a modern, sustainable culture of mobility. More and more staff and visitors are switching to bicycles or e-bikes – and this is precisely why an intelligent, space-saving and secure parking solution has been created. The new WÖHR Bikesafe, integrated into the car park’s spiral ramp, combines traditional car infrastructure with a state-of-the-art bicycle parking facility for the first time, turning the building into a true mobility hub.

Innovative integration into the car park spiral ramp

The integration of the Bikesafe into a spiral ramp originally designed for cars represents a solution that is unique in Germany. A space that was previously considered a ‘dead zone’ is thus put to efficient use and takes on a completely new function. The Bikesafe is constructed as a tower and rises 11.80 metres into the spiral ramp, with a diameter of 8.60 metres. A total of 122 parking spaces are available across eight levels. Without any additional land sealing, a fully automated bicycle car park is created that blends harmoniously into the existing architecture, thereby setting entirely new standards.

Safety, comfort and innovation

The requirements for modern bicycle parking facilities have changed: users want protection from the weather, theft and vandalism – whilst also expecting simple, intuitive operation. This is exactly where Bikesafe comes in. Storage is fully automated: at the drop-off terminal, users slide their bike into a rail; sensors check the weight and dimensions; a sliding door then opens and the system takes the bike. Within just 16 seconds, the bike is safely and securely stored inside the tower. All standard bike types, including e-bikes weighing up to 30 kilograms, as well as models with child seats or panniers, can be accommodated without any issues. A charging station for e-bike batteries is also available. The system can be operated either via an RFID chip, online booking or a mobility card – ideal for employees as well as for visitors.

A model for urban mobility concepts

Calw’s mayor, Florian Kling, highlights the project’s exemplary nature. For him, it goes without saying that a modern multi-storey car park should take cycling into account. The new Bikesafe provides convenience and security, and demonstrates that the hospital network is forward-thinking and innovative.
District Administrator Helmut Riegger also highlights the added value the Bikesafe brings to residents. Sustainable mobility is promoted whilst simultaneously strengthening regional innovation.

The Bikesafe at the Calw Health Campus exemplifies how modern cities and facilities can utilise parking space in the future. The intelligent integration of car and bicycle parking spaces creates a multimodal mobility space that combines efficiency, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Particularly in densely built-up inner-city areas, this concept offers a solution to the challenges posed by limited space: rather than sealing off new areas, existing structures are optimised and added value is created.

 

Project specifications:

• WÖHR Bikesafe
• 122 bicycle parking spaces across 8 levels
• Integrated into the central core of the car park
• Floor space requirement of just 50 m²
• Handlebar width up to 76 cm
• Tower height 11.80 m
• E-bike batteries can be charged at a separate charging station
• Also suitable for e-bikes and bicycles with child seats
• Operated via RFID chip, online booking platform or mobility card

 

Photocredit: Lightworkart - Manuel Kamuf