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.