Bike Parking Guide_Final 2015

REIMAGINE

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A how-to guide to creating accessible, safe,and attractive bike parking in Washington County.

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Are you getting ready toinstall bike parking?

START HERE

Read and understand the requirements of your jurisdiction.

Determine what your bike parking needs are and whattype will best suitthem. Is this customer or employee parking?Or both?

Get inspired! There are ways to providethe best designedbike parking andsome great exampleslocated inWashington County.

Find a manufacturerthat produces thebike parking you’re looking for and follow this guidefor a smoothinstallation proccess.

Reach out to theseorganizations for helppromoting use.

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Economic Benefits of Bike Parking

Jurisdictional Requirements

How to Retrofit

Long-Term Employee Parking

Local Examples

Bike Parking Manufacturers

Supporting Organizations

Contents

Sources

Short-Term Customer Parking

Installation Procedures

Appendix A: Bike Parking Ordinance Recommendations

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Hal Ballard, Community MemberBrad Choi, City of HillsboroScott Cohen, Portland Bureau of TransportationMike Dahlstrom, Washington CountyJabra Khasho, City of BeavertonJeff Owen, TriMetShelley Oylear , Washington CountyLuke Pelz, City of Beaverton

Guidance provided by:

Created by:Rae-Leigh Stark, Program ManagerWestside Transportation Alliance

June 2015

Information gathered from the following sources:Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)Alliance for Walking and BikingCity of BeavertonCity of HillsboroCity of PortlandCity of TigardCity of WilsonvillePeople for BikesWashington County

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VisionWhile there are people in Washington County who get to work or access their daily needs by bike, there are still many barriers that haven’t been addressed and prohibit people from biking. The region is continually moving forward to help people travel from point A to B by bike, but when you arrive at the destination, bike parking is at a minimum. As the momentum for building infrastructure continues, it is a crucial time to complement that infrastructure and the increase the number of people biking, with high quality bike parking at destinations.

Much guidance has been presented to address bike parking on the street or adjacent to the sidewalk in urban areas. Suburban regions, however present their own difficulties. Most suburban bike parking is located on private property due to the development form and prevalence of parking lots. Reimagine Suburban Bike Parking is a design guide created to specifically address this issue and to help people reimagine what suburban bike parking could look like. This design guide not only with provide guidance to Washington County, but will service as a guiding document for many suburban regions across the nation.

Washington County adopted a Bike Tool Kit and is in the process of creating a Neighborhood Bikeways Plan, Metro recently adopted the Regional Active Transportation Plan, and just about every city in the county is planning for infrastructure to encourage biking. This guide will support ongoing efforts and serve as a tool to carry out the mission of reducing drive alone rates in Washington County.

Economic Benefits of BikingSupporting bicycling by building protected facilities, creating safer routes, and installing bike parking benefits the economy. A report, Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business1 created by People for Bikes and the Alliance for Biking and Walking, has evaluated these economic benefits. The graphics below, derived from the report, show snapshots of the findings on economic growth, including fueling redevelopment to boost real estate value, helping companies score talented workers, making workers healthier and more productive, and increasing retail visibility and sales volume.

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Jurisdictional Requirements

City of BeavertonChapter 60.30.05 of the City of Beaverton’s Community Development Code

Quantity Requirements: 1. Bicycle parking is required for all multi-family residential

developments of four units or more, all retail, office and institution developments, and at all transit stations and park and ride lots.

In Washington County several of the jurisdictions, including the county, have minimum requirements for bike parking. Below are summaries of those requirements from Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Washington County, and Wilsonville. These summaries can be used as a reference or guidance before exploring the individual development and zoning codes. Before making the final determination, please consult with staff at the individual jurisdictions.

City of HillsboroChapter 12.50.410 of the City of Hillsboro’s Community Development Code

Quantity Requirements: 1. The total number of required bike parking spaces is determined

by use as defined by the Community Development Code and as a ratio of required vehicle parking spaces.

2. New free-standing commercial, industrial or institutional Uses requiring vehicle parking shall provide at least two bicycle parking spaces.

3. Multiple tenant buildings or developments may consolidate bicycle parking based on the aggregated net square footage.

4. For expansions larger than 50% of the current net floor area or 3,000 sq. ft. (whichever is less), bicycle parking shall be calculated based on total net square footage rather than the expansion area.

2. The total number of required bike parking spaces is determined by use as defined by the Community Development Code and as a ratio of required vehicle parking spaces.

Design Standards:1. Short-term bicycle parking is encouraged to be located on site

within 50 feet of a primary entrance, or if there are site, setback, building design, or other constraints, bicycle parking shall be located no more than 100 feet from a primary entrance in the closest available area to the primary entrance as determined by the decision-making authority.

2. Long-term bicycle parking shall be covered or sheltered.3. Bicycle parking shall be designed, covered, located, and lighted

to the standards of the Engineering Design Manual and Standard Drawings.

See the City of Beaverton’s website for further details at http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/index.aspx?nid=463


6 7Design Standards:1. Bicycle parking shall be located on-site in convenient, secure and

accessible locations near a main building entrance.2. Outdoor bicycle parking shall be visible from on-site buildings or

the street. Indoor bicycle parking for non-residential Uses shall be located on the first floor.

3. Spaces shall be at least 6 feet long and 2.5 feet wide. An access aisle at least 5 feet wide shall be provided and maintained beside or between each row of parking.

4. Secure parking shall be provided as either a lockable storage enclosure or a stationary rack to which bicycles can be locked.

5. All racks, lockers or other facilities shall be securely anchored to the ground or to a structure.

6. Bicycle parking shall be separated from motor vehicle parking and maneuvering areas by at least 5 feet.

7. Outside bicycle parking shall be connected to main building entrances by pedestrian accessible walkways. Outside bicycle parking also shall have direct hard-surfaced connections to public rights-of-way and to existing and proposed pedestrian/bicycle accessways.

8. Required parking shall be clearly signed and reserved for bicycle parking only.

9. Bicycle parking shall not obstruct required minimum widths of sidewalks or pedestrian connections.

10. Bicycle parking shall not occupy curbside landscape strips, landscape buffers or required Usable Open Space.

11. Coverage or shelter is encouraged for all required bicycle parking. If more than 20 bicycle parking spaces are required, at least 25% of the spaces shall be covered or enclosed. If covered, the overhead clearance shall be at least 7 feet. Coverage can be provided through roof extensions, overhangs, awnings, arcades, carports or enclosures or other similar means. Covered parking can also be provided within a parking structure, garage, or bicycle locker, under a separate roof, or in a designated area within a building or residential complex.

See the City of Hillsboro’s website for further details at http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/index.aspx?page=94

City of TigardChapter 18.765 of the City of Tigard’s Community Development Code

Quantity Requirements: 1. The total number of required bike parking spaces is determined

by use as defined by the Community Development Code and as a ratio of required vehicle parking spaces.

2. In no case shall there be less than two bicycle parking spaces.

Design Standards:1. Bike parking must be located within 50 feet of primary entrances. 2. Bike parking must not be located within parking aisles,

landscape areas or pedestrian ways.3. Shall be visible from buildings and/or the street or directional

signage shall be used.4. Bike parking may be located inside a building which has an

outdoor entrance open for use and floor location which does not require the bicyclist to use stairs to gain access to the space.

5. When possible, bike parking should be provided under cover. 6. The racks required bike parking spaces shall ensure that bicycles

may be securely locked to them without undue inconvenience. 7. Provision of bicycle lockers for long-term employee parking is

encouraged but not required;8. Bike racks must be securely anchored to the ground, wall or

other structure.9. Bike parking spaces shall be at least 2.5 feet by 6 feet long and,

when covered, with a vertical clearance of 7 feet. 10. An access aisle 5 feet wide shall be provided beside each row.11. Areas set aside for required bicycle parking must be clearly

reserved for bicycle parking only.12. Outdoor bike parking facilities shall be surfaced with a hard

surfaced material.

See the City of Tigard’s website for further details at http://www.tigard-or.gov/business/title_18.php


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City of WilsonvilleSection 4.155 of the City of Wilsonville’s Development Code

Quantity Requirements: 1. Required amount of bike parking is based on use.2. When there are two or more uses on a site, the required bike

parking for the site is the sum of uses.

Design Standards:1. Each space must be at least 2 feet by 6 feet in area. 2. An aisle at least 5 feet wide shall be maintained behind all

required bicycle parking.3. Bicycle lockers or racks shall be securely anchored.4. Bicycle parking shall be located within 30 feet of the main

entrance to the building or inside a building, in a location that is easily accessible for bicycles.

5. For a proposed development where six 6 or more bike parking spaces are required, 50% of the bicycle parking shall be developed as long-term, secure spaces.

6. Required long-term spaces must be covered in one of the following ways: inside buildings, under roof overhangs or permanent awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other structures.

7. All spaces must be located in areas that are secure and/or monitored.

See the City of Wilsonville’s website for further details at http://or-wilsonville.civicplus.com/278/Development-Code

Washington CountyArticle 413-11 of Washington County’s Community Development Code

Quantity Requirements: Sites with 50+ parking spaces may reduce total minimum automobile parking space requirements by 1 standard or compact size space for every 1 bicycle space provided.

See Washington County’s website for further details at www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/LongRangePlanning/Publications/cdc-community-development-code.cfm


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Long-Term Employee Parking

Interior Bike Storage Room

Bike parking is defined as two types 1) Long-term employee parking or 2) Short-term customer parking. First we’ll discuss long-term. Long-term bike parking is located at businesses, schools, or universities, for example. They’re intended for a covered, secure option for people who will be leaving their bikes throughout the day. The most important part of long-term parking is to eliminate the need for the bike owner to worry about their bike. To do that, make sure the parking is lit, secure, covered, and within sight. The following at long-term bike parking options: interior bike storage room, bike lockers, and exterior shelters

Building a bike storage room provides the best solution for long-term bike parking. The parking remains secure and is only accessible to those who are permitted. The most important design feature is that it must be on the ground floor and easily accessible.

Cost: This is the most expensive long-term bike parking option with a wide estimate range. If you have a large businesses or a room available, and it is financially feasible, this is the best option.

Ease of Use: Bike rooms should be designed to be easy to use. Many storage options in bike rooms require bikes to hang from the wall. Keep in mind that this doesn’t work for every person or every bike, so there must be level bike parking spaces available too.

Versatility: A bike room isn’t for every business as it requires the space within the building, a high amount of use, and financially ability.

Exterior Shelters

Bike Lockers

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Bike lockers provide secure, individual spots for bikes. While bike lockers do provide the security and cover, they lack other qualities.

Cost: Lockers cost around $500 a piece.

Ease of Use: Lockers aren’t as easy as bike racks, as they are assigned to individuals. They hide the bikes out of the way, which results in people not knowing where the bike parking is or preventing the encouragement to ride from spreading.

Versatility: Lockers can fit in parking lots or on sides of buildings, but are still large and require installation.

Exterior bike shelters provide long-term biking parking with high capacity, attractiveness, and use.

Cost: The cost of shelters range depending on size. A shelter for 10 bikes would cost about $3,000.

Ease of Use: Bike shelters should be located in a visible place. They’re easy to use and provide great cover. Bike shelters are out in the open increasing the curiosity of others who may give it a try.

Versatility: Bike Shelters need space, but can easily be installed within an existing parking space, for example.


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There are many ways to design a bike room and companies available to provide assistance. Below is a basic layout to help understand the recommended dimensions of aisle widths and space between racks. This example is angled parking - refer to page 17 for straight parking.

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Interior Bike Storage Room Installation Dimensions

Amenities

Bike Repair Station

Showers

Lockers

Amenities that complement long-term bike parking support and encourage people to bike. These amenities increase comfort and enable people to trust that their needs will be met if they bike. Those needs include a place to perform bike maintenance if they have mechanical issues, showers for those traveling more than 5 miles to work, and lockers to store their gear and change of clothes.

Compact bike repair stations can be purchased through manufacturers who also sell bike racks. These bike repair stations act as a stand to support the bike during repair. The repair stations also include an air pump and several tools to perform basic bike maintenance when needed.

For people traveling 5+ miles to work, having a shower available is really important. In Washington County, the nature of the development and the location of existing industry results in many commuters biking 5+ miles to work. If your business is located on the edge of the city, providing showers for employees is important to keep in mind.

Providing basic lockers for employees to store their items is an important and affordable way to support people to commute to work or school by bike.


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Inverted U and A racks are some of the most common racks.

Cost: Inverted U and A racks typically cost $200 each.

Ease of Use: Inverted U and A racks are easy to use when they’re designed right. Sometimes they can be too narrow causing difficulties supporting the bike. A racks have the cross bar for extra space for locking the bike.

Versatility: Inverted U racks are easy to install and can fit anywhere.

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Short-Term Customer Parking

Staple Rack

Providing bike parking for customers supports and increases clientele. Short-term bike parking should be located by the entrance and easy for people to use. There are many options for short-term bike parking and there are bike racks that should be avoided.

Staple racks are a standard racks that holds two bikes. These racks are about as basic as you can get and the best designed for bikes.

Cost: These racks typically cost $200-$300 each.

Ease of Use: This is the widest rack of all the individual short-term racks. Its width makes parking a bike easier, because there is more room to support the bike and more locations to lock up the bike.

Versatility: These staple racks are easy to install and can fit anywhere.

Post and Loop RackPost and Loop racks are not very common and slowly phasing out.

Cost: Probably the cheapest option and cost around $150.

Ease of Use: These racks can be designed poorly if not wide enough. The width of these racks makes supporting a bike difficult.

Versatility: Post and Loop racks are easy to install and can fit in just about any location.


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Bike Corral

Custom, artistic racks are a fun way to be creative with bike parking.

Cost: More expensive than standard racks.

Ease of Use: The most important guideline to follow is that it remains simple, easy to use, and it that it has 2 points within the rack to support a bike safely.

Versatility: Dependent on the design.

Bike corrals are a simple way of providing a lot of bike parking in one space. With many bikes parked together, rather individually and separated, you also get the added benefit of increased safety.

Cost: These racks cost about $1000, but will hold 10-12 bikes.

Ease of Use: Bike corrals are easy to use and can come assembled with the recommended space in between the racks built into the design or individual racks can be installed next to each other.

Versatility: Bike corrals that are already assembled can be installed on asphalt. This is different than most racks which have to be installed on concrete.

Do Not Install Racks

Installation Dimensions

These racks are all examples of those that shouldn’t be used. Even though they look like they can hold many bikes, the way they’re designed makes using them hard and can result in damage to the bike.

Below are the basic dimensions any bike rack installation should follow. There should be a 4 foot by 6 foot clear zone surrounding each individual rack. When installing multiple racks, the same guidance should be followed.


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How to Retrofit

Build Curb Extensions

Connect to Pedestrian Facilities

Safety in Numbers

Retrofitting existing strip malls and suburban development is a crucial aspect of developing bike parking in Washington County. Due to the development pattern, there isn’t much right of way available for bike parking. Instead there is space for development within parking lots and private property. Below are a few options depicting how this can be achieved. Additionally, it is important to adhere to the following, 1) connect to pedestrian facilities and 2) keep in mind “safety in numbers.”

Build pedestrian connections from the bike parking to give people a more comfortable option than walking through the parking lot.

When bike parking is built for large quantities it increases safety and prevents theft. The more infrastructure built increases the number of people who bike, and will therefore increase safety for all road users.

Use Parking Spaces

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Local Examples

Customer Bike ParkingEast Portland Pilot Project - Portland

Photo credit: David Hampsten, PBOT

There are examples of great bike parking in Washington County and the Portland area. Visit these locations for inspiration and to learn from others who have successfully implemented bike parking. The following are examples of short-term bike parking, long-term employee parking, and an exterior shelter.

In 2014, the Portland Bureau of Transportation implemented a pilot project in East Portland. Their goal was to assist business owners to bring parking to the area. The development patterns of the area are similar to Washington County’s. The bike parking was installed in existing parking spaces and within private property. 84 spaces we installed during this pilot. The locations of these bike racks and more information about that the project can be found at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/496633.

Employee Bike Parking

Sheltered Bike Parking

The Round - Beaverton

Pacific University - Forest Grove

Photo credit: Shelley Oylear, Washington County

Photo credit: Westside TransportationAlliance

Sheltered bike parking has been installed in Forest Grove in conjunction with Pacific University, TriMet, and GroveLink Transit. This is an example of attractive, sheltered bike parking that supports a lot of use due to the proximity to transit and a university.

At the Beaverton Round, located at the Beaverton Central MAX Station, bike parking has been installed to support the employees at the Round. This bike parking is a good example of a bike room that supports a large number of bikes. The bike room is secure and can only be accessed using a passcode. It was built centrally within the development and is located adjacent to the parking garage.


Huntco Supply Co. PO Box 10385 Portland OR 97201 (503)224.8700

Albina Pipe Bending Co., Inc.12080 SW Myslony St. Tualatin, OR. 97062 (866)252.4628

Columbia Cascade1300 SW 6th Ave. #310 Portland, OR 97201 (503)223.1157

Cora Bike Rack Inc.PO Box 9844 Seattle, WA 98109 (800)354 8624

Creative MetalworksP.O. Box 565 Dayton, OR 97115 (888)245.3729 creativemetalworksllc.com

CycleSafe, Inc.5211 Cascade Rd. Suite 210 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (888)950.6531 cyclesafe.com

Dero Bike Racks2657 32nd Ave S Minneapolis MN 55406 (800)891.9298 dero.com

Bike Arc102 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 (877)545.5303 bikearc.com

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Madrax1080 Uniek Dr. Waunekee, WI 53597 (800)448.7931 madrax.com

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Bike Parking ManufacturersThere are a number of companies, locally and across the US, that provide high quality bike parking and accessories. Listed below are those companies with their corresponding services.


Parkit Bike Racks20 N Lincoln St. Batavia, IL 60510 (877)249.0479

Peak Racks637 Woodbridge St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805)235.8812

Radius Pipe Bending93192 Prairie Rd. Junction City, OR 97448 (541)998.9700

Saris Cycling Group5253 Verona Rd. Madison WI 53711 (800)783.7257

Sportworks Northwest Inc.15540 Wood-Red Rd Woodinville, WA 98072 (425)483.7000

Urban Racks177-936 Peace Portal Drive Blain, WA 98230 (888)717.8881

Velodrome Shelters32 Ann Street Clifton, New Jersey 07130 (973)264.9100

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Park-a-Bike2021 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 (800)481.8524 parkabike.com

Palmer Group1072 Folsom Suite 328 San Francisco, CA 94103 (888)764.2453 bikeparking.com

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Installation Procedures

1. Review installation procedures delineated within the Community Development Code of the local jurisdiction.

2. Contact manufacturer who sold the bike racks. Some of the manufacturers offer installation services, in addition to their product.

3. New Development – If installing bike parking as part of a new development, all bike parking will be reviewed at the time of the site plan application.

4. Existing Development – If installing bike parking as part of an existing development, contact the local jurisdiction for the permitting process.

5. Pay any associated permitting fees.

6. Additional tips – It is important for bike parking to be secure to the ground. Most of the racks are only secure when installed with concrete. Be sure to review the review the construction material required (concrete or asphalt), the thickness of the concrete or asphalt, and the size of the hardware.

You have the bike rack, what’s next?


Bicycle parking policies, requirements and codes should be based on best practices and a city’s bicycling potential. The following sample policies were developed with a survey of best practices in the United States and Canada, a review of academic research, and based on professional experience. Requirements are discussed in units of measurement and rates of required parking.

APBP recommends that bicycle parking policies and codes:• Specify number of bicycle spaces by land use.• Require long-term parking for all work places, transit stations and

multi-unit residential.• Require adequate short-term parking for other land uses.• Provide site planning requirements.• Provide rack and locker design requirements.

A definition of the following words Is offered at the end of this chapter: code, policy, regulation, and requirement. See Appendix B of the guide for a sample methodology for programming bicycle parking quantities for a building or cluster of buildings.

Unit of MeasurementTo identity the rates of bicycle parking, cities can use several different units of measurement including a percentage of auto parking, unit count, proportion of building square footage, and building occupancy. Because most American cities have followed policies that increase the overall supply of car parking, simple policies linking bicycle parking requirements to automobile parking requirements have been reasonably effective in many cases. However, bicycle parking requirements based on auto parking can pose problems. Auto demand and parking rates are not necessarily an indicator of bicycle parking need and the relationship between the two is not clearly understood. Looking to the future, if a city adopts automobile parking maximums or reduces parking requirements in, an attempt to encourage other modes of transport, the amount of bicycle parking is also reduced, which is counterintuitive to the goal of promoting other modes, particularly bicycling.

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Appendix A: Recommended Bike Parking RequirementsAn excerpt from APBP’s Bike Parking Guide, 2nd Edition2

Rates of bicycle parking based directly on unit count, the proportion of building square footage, and building occupancy are better indicators of demand. Additionally, these units of measurement are commonly used during plan chock and can therefore be easily integrated into the planning process.

Sample Rates of ParkingRates of bicycle parking should meet current demand at a minimum, and should also meet goals for future mode share. The following policies are bused on bust practices in North America. The requirements are appropriate for cities with a current bicycle commute mode share between one and five percent.

Recommended policies are based on the following factors:1. North American best practices2. Bicycle mode share goal of five percent (commute trips)3. US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design (LEED) credit levels for alternative transportation4. Bicycle ownership rates

In most cases, the following requirements meet the US Green Building Council’s (LEED standards for one credit towards alternative transportation. LEED is a program designed to act as a sustainability measurement for building design and construction.

Some additional considerations:• Additional bicycle parking could be used as a condition of approval for

projects requiring a conditional use permit• Consider developing bicycle parking plans for neighborhood

commercial districts to meet need in the public right of way.• Review rates in conjunction with bicycle master plan updates or at

least every five years.• Square feet can be measured in gross square feet, net square feet, or

whatever measure square feet the local planning department uses.• Whether required or not, developers, owners and managers of

privately owned commercial properties can benefit financially by providing convenient and secure bicycle parking for tenants, employees and customers.

For further expertise, refer to the APBP Bike Parking Guide, 2nd Edition at http://www.apbp.org/default.asp?page=publications.


Mission: To work directly with employers and employees to enhance economic opportunity, improve health, and foster a livable community via transportation options.

Website: www.wta-tma.org

Contact Information: (503)906.7961 or [email protected]

Mission: To promote bicycle transportation, protect bicyclists’ rights and improve bicycling conditions throughout Washington County, Oregon through education, advocacy and community.

Website: www.washcobtc.org


Mission: To create healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, convenient and accessible.

Website: www.btaoregon.org


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Supporting Organizations

Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA)

Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition (WashCoBTC)

Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA)

In Washington County there are a few organizations that provide bike safety and education programs, can engage with employees, or promote biking at events. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition, and the Westside Transportation alliance are all available as resources as you’re installing bike parking, encouraging customers or employees to use them, or educating the bike rack users on biking safely.

Sources1. Andersen, Michael, and Mary Lauran Hall. Protected Bike Lanes

Mean Business. Rep. Portland, OR: People for Bikes and Alliance for Walking and Biking, 2014. Print.

2. Anderson, Eric. Bike Parking Guidelines. Rep. 2nd ed. Cedarburg, WI: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, 2010. Print.

3. Cohen, Scott. “The City of Portland, Oregon.” PBOT Active Transportation News. City of Portland Bureau of Transportation, 21 July 2014. Web. 22 June 2015.

4. City of Beaverton. Community Development Department. Development Code. Beaverton, OR: City of Beaverton, Feb. 2015. Web. 22 June 2015.

5. City of Hillsboro. Planning Department. Community Development Code. Hillsboro, OR: City of Hillsboro, Aug. 2014. Web. 22 June 2015.

6. City of Tigard. Community Development Department. Development Code. Tigard, OR: City of Tigard, Feb. 2014. Web. 22 June 2015.

7. City of Wilsonville. Planning Department. Development Code. Wilsonville, OR: City of Wilsonville, Jan. 2015. Web. 22 June 2015.

8. Washington County. Community Development Department. Community Development Code. Vol. IV. Hillsboro, OR: Washington County, Dec. 2014. Web. 22 June 2015.

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