Abstract: A system and related methods of managing parking including arranging payment for parking. The systems and methods may provide communication of information to those using parking as well as others. The system may be configured to provide rental of vehicles, such as bicycles for example, in addition to providing parking and/or storage of such rented vehicles.

Abstract: Embodiments of a lock apparatus for securing an article, such as a cycle frame, and methods of use of a lock apparatus are presented.

Abstract: Embodiments of a lock apparatus for securing a cycle frame and methods of use of a cycle lock. According to one exemplary embodiment, a cycle lock apparatus includes a first cycle locking section securably associated with the housing and a second cycle locking section adjustably mounted with respect to the first cycle locking section between a locking position and an unlocked position. The apparatus has a rigid housing and a locking mechanism mounted within the rigid housing. The locking mechanism can have wireless activation circuitry, a power supply section connected to the wireless activation circuitry and at least one lock activation member in communication with the wireless activation circuitry and adjustably mounted within the housing to a locking position in locking communication with the second cycle locking section and an unlocked position with respect to the second cycle locking section. The apparatus can also have a wireless activator.