Noor Ismail, AICP, Director of City PlanningJoy Abbott, Assistant Director, Strategic Planning DivisionCorey Layman, Senior PlannerStephen Patchan, Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator
Bicycle Parking
Legislation
Bicycle Parking Legislation Overview
Requirement Requires the provision of bicycling parking in commercial,
multi-unit residential, and parking structure uses.
Requirement applicable based on square footage and type of use, after minimum threshold.
Incentive Allows reduction in number of required automobile parking
spaces when bicycle parking is provided.
Is applicable with and without bicycle parking requirement.
914.02.A – Off-Street Parking Schedule
Small amendment meant to clarify between vehicle parking requirements and bicycle parking requirements.
914.04 Parking Reduction Areas
Small Amendment meant to disallow the parking reduction areas meant for vehicle parking for use with bicycle parking requirements
EXAMPLE: Downtown is 100% reduction for vehicle parking, but no reduction for bicycle parking
These provisions work well together, improving multi-modal transportation to the central business district, thus reducing the demand for automotive parking
Types of Bicycle Parking
Protected Bicycle Parking SpacesProtect the entire bikeExamples include bike lockers, check-in
facilities and personal storage
Types of Bicycle Parking
Unprotected Bicycle Parking SpacesBike racks Locks wheel and frame to rack
914.05.B – Locations & Facilities
Safety/Convenience/EquityRacks shall be strategically placed to ensure that are
used to their greatest potential. Thus Racks shall be: Located in high foot traffic, well lit and clearly visible
areas. Located to provide convenient access to building. Covered or protected when auto parking provides cover.
914.05.C – Layout of Spaces
Proposed legislation will provide Rack locations that:
Ensure convenient bicycle access Provide ADA accessContinue pedestrian circulation
914.05.D - Bicycle Parking Requirement
Parking Requirement for new development,
expansion, and change of use
Requires the provision of bicycle parking in commercial, multi-unit residential, and commercial parking uses
Requirement applicable based on square footage and type of use, after minimum threshold
Not prohibitive
914.05.E - Bicycle Parking Incentive
Incentive for developers to provide Bike Parking
Allows reduction in number of required automobile parking spaces when bicycle parking is provided
One-for-one swap Reduction cannot exceed 30% of automobile parking
requirement Can be used in conjunction with requirement Certain residential and vehicle-oriented commercial uses
are excluded from incentive
Case Study 1 – Downtown Office BuildingPNC Firstside
Center 647,000 sq ft 5-story Office use 1,800 Employees Constructed in 2000 Golden Triangle District Bicycle Amenities
28 Unprotected SpacesShower & Changing
FacilitiesNew Legislation
Requirement: 65 Protected or Unprotected Spaces (3.6% of employees)
Incentive: Not Available – No Parking Requirement Downtown
Case Study 2 – Apartment BuildingEast Liberty Place
75,000 sq ft 4-story 11,000 sq ft of
Commercial Space 54 Dwelling Units Planned Unit District Auto Parking:
71 Parking Stalls Required
Bicycle Amenities: 54 Protected Spaces in
Resident Storage Units 15 Unprotected Spaces
New LegislationRequirement: 19 Bike Parking Spaces Required, with a minimum of 11 required
to be Protected (storage facilities, lockers, util. closets, etc.)Incentive: Developer has the option to provide up to 21 fewer parking stalls
Case Study 3 – Public Destination
Carnegie Library, Allegheny Branch 15,000 sq ft 1-story Auto Parking:
16 Parking Stalls Required
Variance Granted for 7 Parking Stalls
Bicycle Amenities: Staff Shower 12 Unprotected Spaces
using 6 “Three Rivers” racks
New LegislationRequirement: 1 Bike Parking Space RequiredIncentive: Developer has the option to provide up to 5 fewer
parking stalls
Thank You
City Planning - Bicycle ParkingFourth Floor, 200 Ross Street