El Cerrito BART Bike Parking & Canopy Structure
1999 - 2003
El Cerrito, CA
City of El Cerrito
SGA, Moran Engineering
Structural and Architectural Design from concept through construction
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In El Cerrito, CA, SGA designed and engineered a 200-foot undulating canopy signature structure adjacent to the Ohlone Greenway and a system of compact and secure electronic bicycle lockers along a regional bike/ped pathway. The canopy structure was composed of flexible glazing material and a laser-cut steel three-hinged arch framing system to create a visually light and elegant linear structure that contrasts with the heavy concrete of the adjacent Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station and elevated rail structure. The high-capacity bicycle parking facility met the city’s desire for a landmark design statement, greater bike security than open racks, and on-demand locker availability instead of long-term rentals.