The council has proposed an array of storage options for cyclists to stow their bikes while visiting the central business district.
The proposal included high-security bike racks, which could include roofing, stand-alone enclosures and indoor bike stations with controlled access.
Cycle World owner Ray Dunstan said the idea to install safe places for bike storage was great and he had seen them work around the world.
He thought with protection being provided for the bikes more people would be encouraged to come into work on their bicycles.
People who worked at the shop left their bikes in the back of the shop.
"In an office you might not have that type of facility," Mr Dunstan said.
Electrify Bikes Dunedin owner Mike Willis called the council proposal a "build-it-and-they-will-come" situation similar to the Portobello cycleway, which was presently well used.
He cycled to work every day and the lack of bike storage would stop people from cycling to work, Mr Willis said.
Customers had asked for scooters instead of bikes as they were easier to carry into an office, he said.
"Something nice that was under cover would be good, so your bike wouldn’t be out in the weather," Mr Willis said.
He would love to host an indoor bike space in store but there was not enough space for that to be possible, he said.
A council spokesman said locations for bike hubs could include Vogel St, George St, the Octagon, the Dunedin Railway Station, the University of Otago, Logan Park, Dunedin Hospital, central city supermarkets, Dunedin’s Bus Hub and in the Exchange.
Feedback on the central city bike hubs project closed last week.
"No decisions have been made about bike hubs on DCC land; the size and design of bike hubs and costs are not yet known."
He would not identify businesses that had indicated an interest in hosting a bike hub on their premises.
A business case was due to be completed before the end of the year.
The council expected to start construction next year, he said.
