Federal Highway Administration University Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation

Bicycle Parking and Storage

Lesson 17

Publication No. FHWA-HRT-05-118

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Lesson Outline

• Bicycle parking objectives.• Types of bicycle parking.• Identifying priority locations.• Rack area and rack designs.• Bicycle parking ordinances.

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Bicycle Parking Objectives

• Provide well-located, secure bicycle parking at popular bicycling destinations.

• Require new commercial, public, and high-density residential developments to include bicycle parking.

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Types of Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Lock-upBicycle Racks

Bicycle Locker

( )Not e cage enclosure

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• Install parking on public property.• Encourage businesses to provide

parking.• Change zoning regulations to ensure

that parking is provided in new developments.

Implementation Strategy

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• Identify key implementers.• Structure the program.• Identify priority locations.• Choose appropriate parking devices.• Implement.• Evaluate.

Implementation Elements

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Identify Priority Locations

• Visual observation.• User input.• Land-use criteria.• Visibility.• Security.• Lighting.• Ease of access and

avoiding conflict.

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Rack Area Design1.8 m (72 in)

A l l di mensions ar e r ecom m ended m inim ums.

1.8 m (72 in)1.2 m (48 in)

0.6 m(24 in)

0.6 m (24 in)

Source: APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, Spring 2002

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Recommended Rack Designs

Post & Loop Inverted “ U” “ A”One rack e lement supports two bikes One rack e lement supports two bikes One rack e lement supports two bikes

Source: APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, Spring 2002

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WaveOne rack element is a vert ical segmentof the rack

ToastOne rack element holds one w heelof a b ike

CombOne rack element is a ver tical segmentof the rack

T hese bi cycle r acks are not recommended

Designs NOT Recommended

Source: APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, Spring 2002

“Wheel benders”

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Parking Ordinances• Number of spaces required.• Types of permitted rack designs.• Location of bicycle parking/racks.• Other elements:

– Lighting.– Signing.– Weather protection.

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Lesson Summary

• Bicycle parking is an important supporting element.

• Bicycle parking should not just happen—it should be part of a larger implementation strategy.