Bicycle Parking Guidelines: Introduction and the Basics. Credits. Credits. An APBP Webinar Series

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1 Bicycle Parking Guidelines: Introduction and the Basics An APBP Webinar Series Phil Miller, APBP Winter 2013 Credits APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, 2 nd Edition: Eric Anderson, City of Berkeley, CA (Lead Author) John Ciccarelli, Bicycle Solutions Jennifer Donlon, Alta Planning & Design APBP Members Update Task Force Credits Peer Reviewers APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

2 APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

3 When in Rome Do as the Romans do? At a very basic level, meeting the needs of cars and bikes involve similar principles APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Streetfilms Videos On APBP Bikeparking Webinar resource page: www.

4 Streetfilms Videos On APBP Bikeparking Webinar resource page: Best Practices City of Berkeley, CA APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Best Practices - Berkeley Why is Bike Parking Important?

buildings Helps legitimize cycling as transportation I d ride my bike to work or

Introduction Core Concepts Chapter 2: Facilities How to select a good rack How to

5 Best Practices - Berkeley Why is Bike Parking Important? Encourages people to bike Is good for business Designated parking is more orderly for buildings Helps legitimize cycling as transportation I d ride my bike to work or shopping if I had a secure place to lock it up Outline of Guide Chapter 1: Introduction Core Concepts Chapter 2: Facilities How to select a good rack How to select a good locker Site planning Maintenance APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Simple racks (typical) Not often secured/sheltered Some examples exist Typical land uses:

6 Outline of Guide Chapter 3: Policies and Codes How much bike parking? Land use requirements? Introduction Core Concepts Introduction Core Concepts Short-term bicycle parking Less than 2 hours Simple racks (typical) Not often secured/sheltered Some examples exist Typical land uses: Commercial/retail Medical/healthcare APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

7 Vancouver, British Columbia Introduction Core Concepts Long-term bicycle parking More than 2 hours Racks/lockers/two-tiered racks Secured/enclosed Sheltered or indoors Typical land uses: Residential Workplace Transit APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Facilities - The Bicycle Focus on typical upright bicycle Consider needs of recumbent and folding bikes L: 6 W: 2 H: 4 Facilities - Racks and Lockers Performance

Cost: low per bike parked Maintenance & materials: moving parts, finish Security: allows locking of frame and wheels Usability Supports bike in at least two places Fits

8 Facilities - The Bicycle Focus on typical upright bicycle Consider needs of recumbent and folding bikes L: 6 W: 2 H: 4 Facilities - Racks and Lockers Performance criteria: Cost Space efficiency Maintenance & materials Aesthetics Security Accessibility & Safety Usability Capacity Facilities - Racks What makes a rack function well? Cost: low per bike parked Maintenance & materials: moving parts, finish Security: allows locking of frame and wheels Usability Supports bike in at least two places Fits bikes with baskets or large / raised handlebars Capacity: holds numbers of bikes claimed APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Facilities Recommended Rack Types Inverted U Post and Ring Inverted U series Wheel well Secured Two Level or Double Decker Rack Types: Inverted U Cost: low to medium Space

U Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and do not pose tripping hazard Usability: intuitive, supports at two points, easy to park, accessible

9 Facilities Recommended Rack Types Inverted U Post and Ring Inverted U series Wheel well Secured Two Level or Double Decker Rack Types: Inverted U Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes and shapes Photo: Heath Maddox Rack Types: Inverted U Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and do not pose tripping hazard Usability: intuitive, supports at two points, easy to park, accessible from both sides Capacity: two bicycles per inverted U Photo: Palmer Group s bikeparking.com APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Post and Ring Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes, designs and shapes

park, accessible from both sides Capacity: two bicycles per post and ring Photo: Palmer Group s bikeparking.

10 Rack Types: Post and Ring Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes, designs and shapes Photo: Heath Maddox Rack Types: Post and Ring Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and do not pose tripping hazard Usability: intuitive, supports at two points, easy to park, accessible from both sides Capacity: two bicycles per post and ring Photo: Palmer Group s bikeparking.com Rack Types: Inverted U Series Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes and shapes Photo: Heath Maddox APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Inverted U Series Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and do not pose

two bicycles per inverted U Photo: Heath Maddox Rack Types: Wheelwell - Secured Cost: low to medium Space

maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes and unique shape Photo: Arthur Ross, City of Madison Rack Types:

Usability: intuitive, supports at two points, easy to park, accessible from one side Capacity: one bicycle per

11 Rack Types: Inverted U Series Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and do not pose tripping hazard Usability: intuitive, supports at two points, easy to park, accessible from both sides Capacity: two bicycles per inverted U Photo: Heath Maddox Rack Types: Wheelwell - Secured Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: within bicycle footprint bent steel tubing and steel plate, no moving parts, only anchors & finish maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes and unique shape Photo: Arthur Ross, City of Madison Rack Types: Wheelwell - Secured Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: may not be fully detectable Usability: intuitive, supports at two points, easy to park, accessible from one side Capacity: one bicycle per wheelwell Photo: John Cinatl; Creative Pipe, Inc. APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Two-Tier or Double Decker Cost: medium to high Space efficiency: very space efficient with proper design no moving parts, steel trays & locking mechanisms

detectability: may not be fully detectable Usability: not always intuitive, difficult to lift with no lift assist, accessible from one side Capacity: one bicycle per tray

12 Rack Types: Two-Tier or Double Decker Cost: medium to high Space efficiency: very space efficient with proper design no moving parts, steel trays & locking mechanisms Aesthetics: usually not in public space, appearance not an issue Photo: Dero Bike Racks Rack Types: Two-Tier or Double Decker Security: intended for secure location Safety & detectability: may not be fully detectable Usability: not always intuitive, difficult to lift with no lift assist, accessible from one side Capacity: one bicycle per tray Photo: Bikestation Facilities Acceptable Racks Modified Coat hanger racks Tree Guard bicycle racks Wall Racks APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Wall-Mounted Cost: low Space efficiency: smaller than floor mounted rack no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: usually not in public space,

Rack Types: Wall-Mounted Security: intended for secure areas Safety & detectability: not detectable Usability: less intuitive, may be difficult to lift, accessible from one side

13 Rack Types: Wall-Mounted Cost: low Space efficiency: smaller than floor mounted rack no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: usually not in public space, appearance not issue Photo: Creative Pipe, Inc. Rack Types: Wall-Mounted Security: intended for secure areas Safety & detectability: not detectable Usability: less intuitive, may be difficult to lift, accessible from one side Capacity: one bicycle Photo: Creative Pipe, Inc. Rack Types: Tree Guard Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: mostly within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes and shapes Photo: Eric Anderson APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Tree Guard Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and do not pose tripping hazard Usability: intuitive,

maintained Aesthetics: unique shape, variety of finishes Photo: Dero Bike Racks Rack Types: Modified Coathanger Security: easily allows locking

14 Rack Types: Tree Guard Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and do not pose tripping hazard Usability: intuitive, supports at two points, easy to park, not accessible from both sides Capacity: one or more bicycles, not same as inverted U Photo: Jym Dyer / TIMES UP! Rack Types: Modified Coathanger Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: mostly within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: unique shape, variety of finishes Photo: Dero Bike Racks Rack Types: Modified Coathanger Security: easily allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and visible Usability: proper spacing improved usability, support bicycle at two points Capacity: one bicycles per modified coathanger Photo: Dero Bike Racks APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Facilities Other Racks Undulating ( Paperclip ) Schoolyard Grid or comb Spiral Wheelwell Coathanger Rack Types: Undulating Cost: low to medium Space

Rack Types: Undulating Security: allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and visible Usability: does not support bicycle at two points, reduced

15 Facilities Other Racks Undulating ( Paperclip ) Schoolyard Grid or comb Spiral Wheelwell Coathanger Rack Types: Undulating Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: efficient, widely space loops no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: variety of finishes and shapes Photo: John Ciccarelli Rack Types: Undulating Security: allows locking Safety & detectability: detectable and visible Usability: does not support bicycle at two points, reduced usability, handlebar conflicts typical Capacity: one or more bicycles Photo: Eric Anderson APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Schoolyard; Grid; Comb Cost: low Space efficiency: reduced efficiency, parking spaces usually too close together no moving parts

to secure Safety & detectability: cane detectable but may be tripping hazard Usability: does not support bicycle except for front wheel,

Types: Spiral Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: reduced capacity and efficiency no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained

16 Rack Types: Schoolyard; Grid; Comb Cost: low Space efficiency: reduced efficiency, parking spaces usually too close together no moving parts Aesthetics: little opportunity for variety of finishes and shapes Photo: Eric Anderson Rack Types: Schoolyard; Grid; Comb Security: no means to secure Safety & detectability: cane detectable but may be tripping hazard Usability: does not support bicycle except for front wheel, handlebar conflicts typical Capacity: typically does not hold advertised capacity Photo: Mike Lydon, The Street Plans Collaborative Rack Types: Spiral Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: reduced capacity and efficiency no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: unique shape, variety of finishes Photo: Dero Bike Racks APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Spiral Security: bicycles vulnerable Safety & detectability: racks are detectable and visible Usability: does not support

and Walk Rack Types: Basic Wheelwell Cost: low Space efficiency: within bicycle footprint low maintenance, no moving parts Aesthetics:

no means to secure Safety & detectability: can detectable, may post tripping hazard Usability: except for front wheel, does not support

17 Rack Types: Spiral Security: bicycles vulnerable Safety & detectability: racks are detectable and visible Usability: does not support bicycle at two points, handlebar conflicts, bicycles can tip Capacity: may not hold advertised capacity Photo: John Luton, Capitol Bike and Walk Rack Types: Basic Wheelwell Cost: low Space efficiency: within bicycle footprint low maintenance, no moving parts Aesthetics: little opportunity for streetscape incorporation or appearance modifications Photo: Eric Anderson Rack Types: Basic Wheelwell Security: no means to secure Safety & detectability: can detectable, may post tripping hazard Usability: except for front wheel, does not support bicycle Capacity: one bicycle Photo: R.J.Thomas MFG Co. Inc. APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Coathanger Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: mostly within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish

locking of at least one wheel Safety & detectability: racks are detectable and visible Usability: reduced usability, possible handlebar

to high Space efficiency: footprint larger than bicycle footprint moving parts, possible failure of moving parts Aesthetics: utilitarian

18 Rack Types: Coathanger Cost: low to medium Space efficiency: mostly within bicycle footprint no moving parts, only anchors and finish maintained Aesthetics: unique shape, variety of finishes Photo: John Luton, Capitol Bike and Walk Rack Types: Coathanger Security: allows locking of at least one wheel Safety & detectability: racks are detectable and visible Usability: reduced usability, possible handlebar conflicts Capacity: may not hold advertised capacity Photo: John Luton, Capitol Bike and Walk Rack Types: Swing Arm Secured Cost: medium to high Space efficiency: footprint larger than bicycle footprint moving parts, possible failure of moving parts Aesthetics: utilitarian appearance, no options Photo: John Luton, Capitol Bike and Walk APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Rack Types: Swing Arm Secured Security: automatic locking

hazard Usability: not intuitive, frequent misparking, supports

John Luton, Capitol Bike and Walk Facilities - Lockers

Maintenance Moving parts Lock (keyed or electronic) Graffiti

19 Rack Types: Swing Arm Secured Security: automatic locking Safety & detectability: cane detectable, may pose tripping hazard Usability: not intuitive, frequent misparking, supports bicycle in two places Capacity: one bicycle per unit Photo: John Luton, Capitol Bike and Walk Facilities - Lockers Facilities - Lockers What makes a recommended locker? Maintenance Moving parts Lock (keyed or electronic) Graffiti removal APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Facilities - Lockers What makes a recommended locker? Materials Steel (solid or perforated) Reinforced fiberglass Polyethylene (flammable, weak) Facilities - Lockers What makes a recommended locker?

20 Facilities - Lockers What makes a recommended locker? Materials Steel (solid or perforated) Reinforced fiberglass Polyethylene (flammable, weak) Facilities - Lockers What makes a recommended locker? Security Vandal-proof hardware Impact-resistant panels Pry-proof door Facilities - Lockers Alternative designs can be applied to different situations Uses and advantages Storage of associated gear APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

21 Facilities - Lockers Access Multiple users accessing at same time Double Deck designs Facilities - Lockers Facilities - Lockers APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

22 Facilities - Site Planning Short-term Parking: Convenient to/visible from destination Racks no more than 50ft. from door Consider desire line from adjacent bikeways Passive surveillance /eyes on the street Weather-protection desirable Site racks under existing structure Free-standing structure Facilities - Site Planning Long-term Parking: Easy access / wayfinding Controlled access Higher security Ensure user safety Weather protection Clothing lockers / showers Facilities Rack Layouts and Site Planning Avoid handlebar conflicts Think about baskets and racks Allow clearance for users to lock up Aisle spacing: entry/exit, flow of users Consider access from all sides APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

Facilities - Spacing Next Sessions Municipal Programs Sidewalk parking Bike corrals Development of policies and codes Coming Sessions Transit System Parking

23 Facilities - Spacing Next Sessions Municipal Programs Sidewalk parking Bike corrals Development of policies and codes Coming Sessions Transit System Parking Lockers Staffed parking Bike Share considerations Security Relation to system design APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

24 Coming Sessions Colleges and employment campuses Lockers Bike sheds Bike rooms Support facilities Access Spacing recommendations not followed Next Webinars in the Series February 27 March 13 April 10 - APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series The Basics of Bicycle Parking of 24

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