Bicycle Parking: Quality Counts. This Presentation Why? Good Racks and Not-So-Good Racks Location, Location, Location! How Many? Making Sure They Don’t

Bicycle Parking:Bicycle Parking:Quality CountsQuality Counts

This PresentationThis Presentation

• Why?

• Good Racks and Not-So-Good Racks

• Location, Location, Location!

• How Many?

• Making Sure They Don’t Fall Through the Cracks

Benefits of Quality Benefits of Quality Bicycle ParkingBicycle Parking

• 88% of Orlando area bicycle owners surveyed said having a good place to park their bicycle was an important or very important consideration when deciding whether or not to travel by bicycle

• Bicycle parking was a more important factor than bike lanes (70%) or trails (77%)

Benefits of Quality Benefits of Quality Bicycle ParkingBicycle Parking

• 6+ bicycles fit in one car space

• Minimizes pedestrian conflicts; damage to trees & other amenities

• Promotes cycling = a healthier, cleaner, quieter community; 35% of residents are unable to own or operate a motor vehicle

Good RacksGood Racks

• Support bicycle at at least two points above the hubs

• Allow better securing of bikes

• Don’t have sharp edges to damage bikes

• Encourage proper use or prohibit improper use


U Can’t Go Wrong with the

Inverted U


This “winder” rack

encourages proper use and can handle up

to 6 bikes

Not-So-Good RacksNot-So-Good Racks

This rack supports the

bike adequately, but makes it

difficult to remove and lock the front wheel


This rack only supports the bike

at one point


This popular “ribbon” rack only

supports the bike at one point when

used properly, and invites improper

use.


Such “school-yard” racks are

also called “wheel-benders.” Because they only support

the bike by the front and bottom

of the wheel, toppled bikes can

suffer wheel damage.


A stylish and more functional version of the “wheel-bender.” It only provides good

support for two bikes.


This decorative rack can

handle up to 4 bikes and

works well, but…

Location & PlacementLocation & Placement

…racks should be installed on

a paved surface. Soil can stay wet

and muddy long after the pavement has

dried.


Racks placed too close to walls don’t

allow users to fully secure or support their

bikes.


Any Wonder?


Don’t make the user carry his or her bike up and

down stairs.


Will this rack ever be

used?


Well-positioned racks ARE

used.Some

jurisdictions require bicycle

parking to be at least as close to

the front door as the closest non-ADA auto

parking space.


Note how this rack keeps

bikes out of the normal

path of pedestrians.

Remember your ADA

minimums!


While this is a poor quality rack, it is well-placed.

If the awning extended farther the bikes would

be protected from rain.


The placement of this rack requires

cyclists to walk their bikes between

tables at this restaurant. Not

surprisingly, cyclists prefer to

use the fence along the sidewalk

instead.


Hard to find, awkward entry,

unsheltered, cramped,

unpaved, and water collects at

the bottom of the slope. Any

surprise it’s empty?


An excellent short term parking

opportunity at the same property as the previous slide. Rain

protection, shade, easy to find, out of

the pedestrian flow, and visible from the

security desk.

Long-Term ParkingLong-Term Parking

Bike lockers are intended

for employees. They secure not only the

bike, but also its accessories,

and protect them from the

elements.


Bike lockers should be made

of durable materials such as galvanized steel

or reinforced composites such

as fiberglass.

Various locking mechanisms are

available to serve varying needs.


This set of four lockers

takes the place of one

parking space in this

garage.

Concerns for PlannersConcerns for Planners

• Does your jurisdiction have a list of approved bike rack types?

• Does your jurisdiction have bike parking codes for various land uses? Codes should address short term, long term, location & placement, and shower & locker facilities for large employers. Metroplan Orlando has model codes.

Concerns for DevelopersConcerns for Developers

• Rack cost (locker cost)

• Shipping cost

• Installation cost

• Style

• Competing space needs

• Maintenance (and administration and security for bike lockers and shower & locker facilities)


Installation cost: this rack provides

support at two points above the hubs, while only

requiring one attachment point

to the ground.


Shipping cost: this rack only requires two

ground attachment

points for six spaces, but has a

high shipping cost due to its

shape and size.

Concerns for Permit Concerns for Permit ReviewReview

• Is bike parking on your check list?

• Is project required to have bicycle parking? Short term? Long term?

• Best location(s)?

• Does rack meet design requirements?

• Consider FAR bonuses or reducing auto parking requirements as incentives for good bike parking, lockers, and showers.

For More InformationFor More Information

Contact: Mighk Wilson

Bicycle & Pedestrian CoordinatorMETROPLAN ORLANDO407-481-5672 ext. 318

[email protected]

Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning and Design Best Practices Resource Guide

http://www.metroplanorlando.com/site/upload/documents/bikeped_best_practices.pdf

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.metroplanorlando.com/

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