stands are unavailable. Other trip end facilities Some people need to wear special clothes such as business suits or uniforms in their daily work. In some cases the nature of the cycling infrastructure and the prevailing weather conditions may make it very hard to both cycle and maintain the work clothes in a presentable condition. It is argued that such workers can be encouraged to cycle by providing lockers, changing rooms and shower facilities where they can change before starting work. Theft reduction measures The theft of bicycles is one of the major problems that slow the development of urban cycling. Bicycle theft discourages regular cyclists from buying new bicycles, as well as putting off people who might want to invest in a bicycle. Several measures can help reduce bicycle theft: Bicycle registration to enable recovery if stolen Making cyclists aware of antitheft devices and their effective use Mounting sting operations to catch thieves Secure bicycle parking: offering safe bicycle parking facilities such as guarded bicycle parking (staffed or with camera surveillance) or bicycle lockers Promoting devices to enable remote tracking of a bicycle's location Targeting cycle thieves Using folding bicycles which can be safely stored (for example) in cloakrooms or under desks. Certain European countries apply such measures with success, such as the Netherlands or certain German cities using registration and recovery. Since mid-2004, France has instituted a system of registration, in some places allowing stolen bicycles to be put on file in partnership with the urban cyclists' associations. This approach has reputedly increased the stolen bicycle recovery rate to more than 40%. By comparison, before the commencement of registration, the recovery rate in France was about 2%. In some areas of the United Kingdom, bicycles fitted with location tracking devices are left poorly secured in theft hot-spots. When the bike is stolen, the police can locate it and arrest the thieves. This sometimes leads to the dismantling of organized bicycle theft rings, as bike theft generally enjoys a very low priority with the police. Bicycle lift Bicycle lifts are used to haul bikes up stairs and steep hills. They are used to improve accessibility and encourage casual cycling. Bike escalators are widely used in East Asia and are used in parts of Europe. Impact According to a 2019 study, protected and separated bike infrastructure is associated with greater safety outcomes for all road users. A 2021 review of