Long Beach-based Bikestations , an angel-backed startup developing modules used for storing bicycles at train stations, bus stations, and elsewhere, said today that it has contracted for install of a center, at the Covina Metrolink station. Bikestation is angel backed by the Tech Coast Angels. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. The firm said it is installing a new, 10x25 square foot "multi-use bicycle transit center" which will allow commuters to park up to 36 parking spaces and up to 80 users.

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Irvine-based Bikestation , a developer of facilities for bicycle commuting, has scored an investment from the Tech Coast Angels angel investment group, the TCA said this morning. According to the Orange County arm of the Tech Coast Angels, the investment was led by Raulee Marcus. The firm operates facilities in Long Beach, Santa Barbara, Palo Amount of the investment in Bikestation was not announced. Bikestation develops infrastructure, including lockers, changing facilities, showers, and repair services, to help people ride and park