Lesson 17: Bicycle Parking and Storage
![This photograph shows the frame of a bicycle that has been locked to a railing made of steel pipe. Apparently the wheels, seat, and most of the bike parts and accessories has been stolen while the bike was parked at this location.](images/fig171.jpg)
Lesson Outline
- Bicycle parking objectives.
- Types of bicycle parking.
- Identifying priority locations.
- Rack area and rack designs.
- Bicycle parking ordinances.
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.
Types of Bicycle Parking
Implementation Strategy
- Install parking on public property.
- Encourage businesses to provide parking.
- Change zoning regulations to ensure that parking is provided in new developments.
Implementation Elements
- Identify key implementers.
- Structure the program.
- Identify priority locations.
- Choose appropriate parking devices.
- Implement.
- Evaluate.
Identify Priority Locations
- Visual observation.
- User input.
- Land-use criteria.
- Visibility.
- Security.
- Lighting.
- Ease of access and avoiding conflict.
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![This picture shows a bicycle that has been locked to a utility pole.](images/les17fig2.jpg)
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Rack Area Design
![This illustration shows the recommended design dimensions for bicycle rack areas. The plan view sketch shows a bike parking area with two rows of parked bikes, threes bikes in each row. The open space between the two rows of parked bikes is 1.2 m (48 in), and the width (from back to front wheel) of each row is 1.8 m (72 in). The dimension from the actual bike rack to a boundary wall is 0.6 m (24 in) on all sides. A note indicates that all dimensions are recommended minimums.](images/fig175.gif)
Source: APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, Spring 2002 |
Recommended Rack Designs
Source: APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, Spring 2002 |
Designs NOT Recommended
Source: APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, Spring 2002 |
Parking Ordinances
- Number of spaces required.
- Types of permitted rack designs.
- Location of bicycle parking/racks.
- Other elements:
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Lighting. |
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Signing. |
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Weather protection. |
Lesson Summary
- Bicycle parking is an important supporting element.
- Bicycle parking should not just happen—it should be part of a larger implementation strategy.
FHWA-HRT-05-118
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