Three students are discussing improving campus bike facilities. Liam (Student) I'm getting really frustrated with the current bike racks they're totally exposed, and theft's becoming a problem. I think our first priority has to be installing more secure racks, ideally ones with locking mechanisms or CCTV nearby. I've seen the theft prevention stats this isn't just a few isolated cases. Jake (Student) I hear you, Liam, but what about people who don't own bikes? I think we should explore a bike sharing system. A simple app where you unlock a campus bike, ride it, then dock it at another station. That's way more inclusive and it encourages more students to cycle in general. Ella (Student) Those are both great ideas, but I'd like to add a different angle. For me, it's not just about security it's about keeping bikes dry and usable. I think we really need sheltered parking areas. If you've ever arrived to find your saddle soaked through, you know what I mean. Liam (Student) True, Ella. Covered shelters would help in bad weather, and maybe we could combine that with better locks. Still, I worry that if we try to do too much at once, we'll never get anything approved. We should look at the cost projections and see which option gives us the best return in terms of immediate use and theft reduction. Jake (Student) That's where a pilot project could help. I'm not saying we need 100 bikes tomorrow, but a small bike-sharing trial could show if there's real interest. Plus, I think a student survey would be a smart move to get a sense of whether more people want secure racks, shelters, or shared bikes. Ella (Student) I agree. A survey could guide our priorities. But starting with secure, covered racks seems safest. It benefits current bike users right away and still aligns with Jake's long term vision once facilities are in place, a bike share system becomes easier to implement. Liam (Student) Exactly. If we focus first on installing racks that are both secure and sheltered, we tackle two problems at once. Then we can analyse how those get used and whether students start cycling more as a result. Jake (Student) Alright, I'm on board with that. Let's gather survey feedback now, push for secure and covered racks first, and revisit the bike sharing proposal after we have real demand data to back it up. Ella (Student) Great, let’s draft a proposal for facilities with the theft stats, cost estimates, and a student survey. If we show we've thought it through, I think admin will take it seriously. We'll include a section on bike-share possibilities as a future option.