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