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1 Dún Laghaire-Rathdwn Cunty Cuncil Municipal Services Department Standards fr Cycle Parking and assciated Cycling Facilities fr New Develpments Draft fr Public Cnsultatin Reprt t the Transprtatin & Cunty Wide Mvement SPC December 2016

2 Table f Cntents 1. Intrductin Page 1 2. General Principles Page 1 3. Preferred Cycle Parking Stands and layuts Page 4 4. Cycle Parking Standards fr new develpment 4.1 Standards fr Residential Land Use Page Standards fr Nn Residential Land Use Page Standards fr Public Uses Page Cycling facilities requirements Page Public Realm cycle parking Page Financial Cntributin Page Supprting measures and incentives fr cycling Page 14

3 1.0 Intrductin Cycling is becming increasingly recgnised fr the cntributin it can make as a sustainable and healthy frm f transprt fr wrk, educatin and leisure trips within and arund ur twns and cities. T supprt this, Dún Laghaire Rathdwn has been putting cnsiderable effrt int prviding measures that make the chice t cycle a mre cnvenient ne. Currently ver 1 in 20 residents in the Cunty cycle t educatin r wrk s having smewhere cnvenient and secure t park r stre their cycles is an imprtant issue at their destinatin. Prvisin f cycle parking and its security are essential fr supprting the develpment f cycling as a practical transprt chice. A lack f apprpriate cycle parking facilities is ften cited as a barrier t cycling and cycle wnership and use, and culd be a cnstraint n the future grwth f cycling. High quality secure cycle parking at all rigins and destinatins is a key element f any strategy aimed at encuraging cycling and it is just as imprtant as ther frms f infrastructure. Successful cycle parking des nt result simply frm the prvisin f cycle stands it shuld be cmplemented by a range f measures, including effective cycle facilities and Travel Plans. The purpse f this dcument is t update existing guidance n the prvisin f cycle parking at new develpments (residential, wrkplace) and in the public realm. Hwever, it may als be used by existing develpments t retrfit facilities t encurage cycling as a cycling culture develps within the Cunty. It als gives details f the preferred type f cycle parking stands and layuts tgether with details f the standards fr the levels f cycle parking t be sught frm new develpments. It shuld be read in cnjunctin with the Cunty Develpment Plan , the Cunty Cycle Plicy ( and the Natinal Cycle Manual ( Readers are advised that the cycle parking standards in Chapter 4 f this dcument are subject t regular review and revisin. It is the respnsibility f the user t ensure that the mst up t date versin is cnsulted. 2.0 General Principles Cycle parking needs t be a key cnsideratin when planning a new develpment. Thrugh the planning prcess, high quality cycle parking shuld be regarded as an integral part f a scheme, an essential part f the attractin f a develpment and never just an add-n t meet minimum plicy requirements. The cycle parking prvided must be capable f being used by all members f the cmmunity at all life stages and abilities. The fllwing are sme general principles t be fllwed Lcatin: Cycle parking shuld cnvenient, accessible and be sited as clse as pssible t the principal destinatin (including entry and exit drs, lifts etc), with visitr parking n further than 25m frm main entry pints. Cycle parking shuld always be as near t r clser t the destinatin than the nearest nndisabled car parking space. 1

4 On larger sites, cycle parking shuld be distributed thrughut the site rather than cncentrated in ne area this als applies t visitr/custmer bicycle parking as well as staff bicycle parking. Cycle stands in secure private r indr spaces r in visible, well-lit places that have high levels f natural surveillance. Gradients general: The gradients f develpment rads and access rutes within develpment sites shuld be in accrdance with the Natinal Cycle Manual. Cycle stands shuld nt be sited sideways n slping grund greater than 2 degrees. Gradients at ramps: Any access ramps used by cyclists shuld nt exceed 7% with radiused transitins at the tp and bttm f the slpe. This may result in separate access arrangements fr cyclists. In all ther respects, gradients shuld be in accrdance with the Natinal Cycle Manual Ramps shared with mtr vehicles: Access ramps shared with mtr vehicles shuld include a separate lane clearly marked fr the use f cyclists 1.75m wide. In all cases, accesses t parking within a building shuld be well lit and mtrists warned f the likely presence f cyclists by means f suitable warning signs and markings. Cycle parking within basement r multi strey car parks these shall be lcated at the mst accessible level t minimise the extent that cyclists have t pass thrugh such areas including ramps between levels. Generally this means that the cycle stands shuld be lcatin n the grund flr and have designated entry and exit pints. Steps: Steps shuld nt be used fr access by cyclists. Where this is unavidable they shuld be prvided with wheel channels n the steps that allw cyclists t pass each ther. The needs f pedestrians als using the steps shuld be cnsidered during the design stage. Cyclists shuld nt be expected t use escalatrs but mving sidewalks may emplyed subject t agreement with the planning authrity. Headrm: A minimum f 2.4m headrm shuld be prvided wherever cyclists can be expected t be riding their bicycles - this includes access t and frm cycle parking areas within multi strey r undergrund car parks Bicycle Shelters: Medium term (up t 3hrs) and lng-term (wrking day r vernight) cycle parking shuld be cvered Cmpunds: Lckable cmpunds shuld be emplyed whenever pssible fr lng term bicycle parking - with smart card r prximity key cntrl preferred. In the event that key pads are used they shuld be the subject f a management regime that regularly changes the cmbinatins and effectively infrms users. N aperture in the cmpund shuld be large enugh fr a bicycle t be passed thrugh it. Cycle stands shall still be used within cmpunds Bicycle lckers: Lckers that can accmmdate a wide range f bicycle types can prvide a range f slutins, e.g. where nly a small number f bicycles are t be parked. Hwever, they must be the subject f effective management regimes that cver their allcatin, issuing f keys (again, smart card r prximity key cntrl is preferred) and mnitring f use etc Drs: Drs used by cyclists accmpanied by their bicycle shuld be at least 1.2m wide, preferably perated electrnically by autmatic detectin r with the push buttn 3m frm the dr 2

5 Lifts: Lifts are nt recmmended as primary access fr cyclists since they are rarely large enugh t permit an uninterrupted exit/entry fr large numbers f cyclists at peak times. Where prvided they shuld be capable f carrying a minimum f tw cyclists accmpanied by their bicycles but with cgnisance t be taken f likely demand. This will als allw nn-cyclists e.g. parents accmpanied by a pushchair and at least ne ther child, t share the lift with a cyclist and bicycle. Where cycle lifts are prpsed alternative access/egress shall be prvided in the event f lift failure r dwntime during rutine maintenance and/r built-in capacity created (i.e. 2 r mre lifts) Lighting: Cycle parking shuld be well lit and nt bstructed by landscaping r planting Access: Rutes t cycle parking shuld be f a high standard and nt sited where persnal safety will be perceived as cmprmised. Private accesses between and behind buildings shuld be at least 1.5m, preferably 2m, wide between walls/fences. A reduced width f 1.2m is acceptable ver shrt distances, i.e. less than 10 m. Natural /Passive surveillance: Cycle parking, including visitr/custmer parking, shuld be sited where it is verlked either by adjacent buildings r by passers-by CCTV: Site CCTV systems shuld include cycle parking in their cverage t ensure bth cycle and persnal security. Public realm: The chice f cycle parking stands shuld be attractive and reflect the surrundings whilst remaining fit fr purpse and situated clse t their destinatins. Cycle parking in the public r private realm must nt: Blck visibility fr ther rad users, especially at junctins and crssings Blck ftpaths r pedestrian desire lines with a minimum clearance f 2.0m where pssible and cause a trip hazard. Create prblems fr peple with disabilities especially thse wh are blind r partially sighted. A distinct clur difference shuld be created between cycle stands and the surrunding paving e.g. brushed stainless steel finishes shuld nt be used in cnjunctin with light clured paving (e.g. grey granite r cncrete) Prevent access fr servicing f shps r ther premises Blck emergency exits especially alng rutes t public transprt interchanges. Obstruct car drs pening when adjacent t n-street parking areas prvided fr mtrists Put cyclists at risk f being struck by passing traffic when they bend t attach/remve their lcks Hinder access t street furniture such as traffic signal cntrllers, street lighting clumns etc r blck access t undergrund utilities r structures 3

6 3.0 Preferred Cycle Parking Stands and Layuts The preferred type f cycle parking stand is cmmnly knwn as the Sheffield stand. This is usually made f a single metal tube bent t frm a stand which will supprt a bicycle and permit lcking f bth the frame and frnt and rear wheels t the stand. This type f stand als has the advantage (dependent upn spacing) f being able t park ne bicycle n either side and uses the minimum amunt f raw materials. They can als be prvided as a taster rack where a number f stands n a steel base can easily be blted dwn. Stacked cycle parking is nt recmmended as many cyclists find them difficult t use. Als, lw cycle racks, where bikes are lcked by the wheel, are nt recmmended due t pssible damage t the wheel. Figure 3.1 Sheffield Stand details Stands shall mainly be Grade 316 Stainless Steel. They shall be rbust and resistant t crrsin and shuld be placed at least 1.0m apart t prvide ready access fr all users and types f bicycle. When tw bicycles are parked in this way they will verlap each ther. The resulting ftprint f the parked bicycles may be cnsidered t be 2m x 1m. This dimensin is useful fr determining the amunt f space needed t park a number f bicycles. Other useful dimensins are set ut belw. All measurements t centre line at the middle f the stand stands with utside diameter tube thickness > 100mm shuld be sited further apart The additinal rails serve tw functins: the higher ne allws fr a greater range f frame sizes and types f bicycle and the lwer ne enables an empty stand t be mre readily identified by visually impaired pedestrians wh use tapping canes. Stands are available in a range f clurs but if there is any danger f them merging int the backgrund, e.g. light clurs/finishes that d nt stand ut frm the surfacing materials; these shuld have bands f cntrasting clurs fitted t make them easily identified by partially sighted peple 4

7 Table 3.1 Typical Cycle parking Layut Dimensins Pre (mm) Min (mm) Cmments (see ntes belw) Distances t ther stands: - Parallel - Parallel but 45 t kerb line/wall Placing stands t clse tgether will make inserting bikes 4 difficult at busy times and will reduce capacity instead f increasing it - Adjacent stand (in line) - T create aisle Reducing aisle width t increase capacity will create difficult user cnditins that deter use Stands parallel t: Wall r bundary - Parking bth sides minimum - On ne side nly Ftpath in between Parked bicycles shuld nt bstruct ftpaths Kerb/carriageway edge (distance frm kerb face) 900 May be reduced t 600 where parking takes place nly n ftway side (unlikely) Stands at right angles t: Wall r bundary - In frnt f stand Placing the stand t clse t a wall may prevent it frm prviding adequate fr the bicycle Kerb/carriageway edge Allws small margin fr nn-centralised parking f bikes against stand Stands at 45 t: Kerb/carriageway edge Ditt 5

8 Figure 3.2 Minimum cycle parking ftprint Figure 3.3 Indicative cycle parking layut 6

9 4.0 Standards fr Cycle Parking and Cycle Facilities fr new Develpment This sectin utlines the minimum standards fr cycle parking and cycling facilities fr varius land uses. A change frm these standards (up r dwn) may be cnsidered by the Planning Authrity if the develper can prvide, t the satisfactin f the Authrity, a specific ratinale fr an individual develpment t justify such changes n a case by case basis. Shuld the demgraphics subsequently change then further cycle parking shuld be prvided n a phased basis. In applying the standards, prvisin shuld be made fr future demand (estimated at abut 20%) and thus a higher prvisin than the minimum standards may be required. In the tables belw, the fllwing definitins shuld be nted Shrt Stay: These are designed fr ease use by the general public and visitrs t a develpment. Such spaces shuld be lcated in highly visible areas with gd passive surveillance, which are easy t access and in gd lighting. They shuld be situated n further than 25m frm main entry pints Lng Stay: These are t be designed fr private use by residents and emplyees. Such spaces shuld be lcated in a secure area that is easy t access, well lit and cvered. They shuld be situated within 50m frm the destinatin. 4.1 Standards fr Residential Land Use In the past, there has been an under-prvisin f secure cycle parking in residential units arund the Cunty and an ver-supply f car parking due t the applicatin f minimum car parking standards leading t bicycles strage issues within the cnfines f residential areas. The quality and quantity f cycle parking prvisin in apartments and husing develpments shuld encurage residents t adpt cycling as the preferred mde fr shrt trips. This will nly happen if access t cycle strage is as least as cnvenient as access t car parking. Cycle parking shuld always be placed as clse as pssible t the main entry/exit pints. Cycle parking shuld nt be sited where it will bstruct passing pedestrians r vehicles. It shuld be set ut f the pedestrian desire line, e.g. between ther pieces f street furniture. Visitr parking shuld be easy t find and lcated next t all main entrances. Shrt term parking fr visitrs shuld be cvered and cgnisance shuld be taken f the Cuncils Taking in Charge plicy when lcating shrt term cycle parking. The fllwing minimum standards (sum f bth shrt-stay and lng-stay) f cycle parking prvisin will be sught fr residential develpments within Dún Laghaire- Rathdwn with the revised standard shwn in blue text and the existing shwn in black text. In sme cases, n changes are prpsed. 7

10 Residential Develpment type Apartments, Flats, Sheltered husing Huses - 2 bed dwelling Huses - 3+ bed dwelling Sheltered husing Student Accmmdatin 1 shrt stay (visitr) parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 5 units same 5 units same 5 units same TBA 5 units 5 students 5 bedrm 1 lng stay parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 1 unit same 1 unit same 1 units same 450m2 1 unit 2 students 2 bedrms The fllw shuld be nted when prviding cycle parking fr residential areas Private huses: Cycle parking shuld preferably be prvided within the ftprint f the dwelling but nt require the bicycle t be brught thrugh the huse. Where n private r cmmunal garage is prvided, bicycles shuld be stred in private garages, a shed in the garden r secure cmmunal cycle parking cmpunds. Wall bars r rings are acceptable at the frnt f a huse fr shrt term parking Private garages: Garages used t stre bicycles must be large enugh t enable them t be remved withut first taking ut any car(s) parked within it and designers will be required t demnstrate hw this will be achieved Garden Sheds used fr cycle parking: Where cycle parking cannt be achieved within the ftprint f the dwelling r a garage, secure sheds must be prvided within the garden f each dwelling r cnsideratin given t the prvisin f secure cmmunal cmpunds. Sheds must be f tngue and grved cnstructin at least 18mm thick with drs fitted with 5 lever mrtice lcks r similar. Walls and flrs must be stut enugh t resist attack and strng enugh t permit the use f internal tamper-prf fixings t lck bicycles within them Apartments and ffice buildings: Bicycle parking shuld nt be prvided within individual apartments, ffices, stairwells r balcnies. Secure, cvered cmmunal parking shuld be prvided at grund flr level as clse as pssible t the main entrances. Small apartment blcks may be best served by the prvisin f secure cages assigned t individual dwellings within a cmmunal area at grund level r the prvisin f stre rms/lckers clse t entrances with internal and external access. 8

11 4.2 Standards fr Nn Residential Land Use Maximum car parking standards have been set in the current Cunty Develpment Plan fr varius land uses. The cycle parking standards set in the fllwing tables are the minimum prvisins and a higher quantum may be required t meet sustainable travel targets as per with Smarter Travel r targets assciated with a Travel Plan fr a develpment. The fllwing minimum standards (sum f bth shrt-stay and lng-stay) f cycle parking prvisin will be sught fr nn-residential develpments within Dún Laghaire- Rathdwn with the revised standard shwn in blue text and the existing shwn in black text. In sme cases, n changes are prpsed. Develpment type Auditrium, Theatre, Cinema Amusement Centre, Entertainment Bank, Building Scieties, Estate Agents, Betting Shp Bars, Lunges, Functin Rms, Dance Hall, Private Dance, Clubs, Disctheques, Night-club Bwling Alley 1 shrt stay (visitr) parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 50 seats 10 seats TBA 100m2 GFA 100m2 PFA 100m2 PFA lane 1 lng stay parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 20 staff fr staff 5 Staff TBA 100m2 PFA lane Fast fds 50m2 PFA 50m2 PFA Cafes, Restaurants, 20 seats 100m2 PFA 10 staff Childcare Services 10 children Church, Places f Public Wrship Cllege f Higher Educatin, University 20 seats 8 students 5 students 8 staff 9

12 Develpment type 1 shrt stay (visitr) parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 1 lng stay parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in Cnference facility 20 seats 5 Staff Driving Ranges (Glf) 9m f base line Funeral Hme 2 spaces per parlur 2 spaces per parlur Garden Centre 200m2 GFA Glf r Pitch and Putt Curses 1 per hle General Warehusing, Strage Centre 1000m2 GFA 500m2 GFA Health Clinics and Grup Medical Practices dctr, dentist, vet, cnsultant 5 visitrs 2 cnsulting rms 5 Staff Hliday Caravan Park, Camping, Self Catering Accmmdatin 5 units 5 Staff Hspital TBA 10 beds Hstel Accmmdatin, Guest Huse 10 beds Htel, Mtel, Institutins, Cmmunity Centres, Library, Museum, Art Gallery Manufacturing / Light Industry TBA 10 beds 10 visitrs 100m2 GFA 500m2 GFA 200m2 GFA 10 staff 10 staff 250m2 GFA 200m2 GFA Marinas Each berth Each berth 10

13 Develpment type Multi Stry Car park Nursing Hme, Elderly Persns Hme, Children s Hme Offices - Business, Prfessinal Primary Schls Pst-Primary Schls 1 shrt stay (visitr) parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 10% car parking spaces TBA 10 residents 500m2 GFA 200m2 GFA 10 students 5 Students 10 students 5 Students 1 lng stay parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 3 staff 250m2 GFA 200m2 GFA 10 staff 10 staff Residential Mbile Hme Park 5 units 5 Staff Retail Fd (supermarkets) Retail - Cmparisn Retail - Shpping Centres and Stres Retail Warehusing in Industrial Areas, General Industrial, Out f twn 125m2 GFA Twn 700m2 GFA 100m2 GFA 100m2 GFA Out f twn 300m2 GFA Twn 1000m2 GFA 100m2 GFA 1000m2 GFA 500m2 GFA Out f twn 125m2 GFA Twn 350m2 GFA Out f twn 300m2 GFA Twn 500m2 GFA 500m2 GFA 200m2 GFA Riding Centre, Equestrian Use. Science and Technlgy Based, TBA 500m2 GFA 200m2 GFA TBA 250m2 GFA 200m2 GFA 11

14 Develpment type Retail Shwrms Sprts Club/Recreatin Centre/ Gymnasium 1 shrt stay (visitr) parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 1000m2 GFA 500m2 GFA 20 peak perid visitrs 100m2 GFA 1 lng stay parking space per: (minimum f 2 spaces in 500m2 GFA 200m2 GFA 10 staff Sprts Grunds, Curts 12 per ha. Pitch area / 4 per curt Stadia 20 seats Vehicle Service Statin 0.5 parking space Swimming Pl 10m2 pl area and 5 fixed seats Other use car space Car space Ntes: GFA = Grss flr area; PFA = Public Flr Area; TBA = t be agreed n a case by case basis 4.3 Standards fr Public Uses Secure cycle parking facilities shuld be prvided in new and upgraded public transprt Interchanges, multi strey car parks and public buildings in line with the requirements set in the fllwing table. Develpment type parking spaces (minimum f 10 spaces in Multi Stry Car park Public Buildings Train Statins Park and Ride Bus Interchanges 10% f car parking spaces 5%01-% f number f visitrs per day 5 per number f trains at 2-hur peak perid 20% f car parking r as agreed 1 per 50 passengers peak flw 12

15 4.4 Cycling Facilities requirements Shwers and lckers shuld be prvided in all places f emplyment fr all emplyees that wish t cycle, walk r travel t the site by ther means f active transprt. The shwer facilities need t be prvided s that they can be easily accessed by peple arriving withut disturbing ther staff members r students. The shwers shuld als be lcated cnveniently t the bicycle parking. The lckers shuld be lcated clse t the shwers and shuld be psitined in such a manner which can be accessed withut blcking thrugh rutes. Lckers shuld be f a suitable size t allw strage f biking equipment such as a helmet, shes and a change f clthes. It wuld be desirable fr all emplyees t have access t a drying rm r clthes rack which wuld allw fr peple t hang up and dry their clthes, shes, jackets, glves and, helmets befre travelling hme at the end f the day. This culd be in the frm f a designated well ventilated rm/clsest, which can nly be accessed by specific staff. The fllwing standards fr cycling facilities f cycle parking prvisin will be sught fr nn-residential develpments 1 shwer per wrkplaces ver 100sq.m (apprximately 5 emplyees) A minimum f 2 shwers fr wrkplaces ver 500sq.m (apprximately 25 emplyees) 1 shwer per 1000sq.m thereafter Lckers fr the strage f clthing and equipment in additin t that prvided fr staff persnal effects etc shuld be prvided fr 20% f all staff members (nt whle time emplyees). 4.5 Public Realm Cycle parking Where there is n space r pprtunity fr ff-street cycle parking in a village r twn centre, then it may be the case that n-street prvisin is apprpriate n public space r in existing car parking spaces. In such cases, the cycle parking shuld be prvided in accrdance with the requirements f these guidelines in terms f type and layuts. A minimum pedestrian clearance width f 2.0m shuld remain arund all the cycle parking at all times. Issues such as maintaining access t undergrund utilities and nt interfering with lading requirements shuld be cnsidered when designing nstreet lcatins. 5.0 Financial cntributin fr Cycle Parking Where cycle parking cannt be cnveniently incrprated within the develpment, the develper will be required t pay a financial cntributin f 500 per cycle parking stand in line with Sectin f the Cunty Develpment Plan. This financial cntributin is required t prvide alternative n-street cycle parking prvisin in the vicinity f the develpment. 13

16 6.0 Supprting measure and incentives fr Cycling Measures t supprt and encurage cycling that may be included, as apprpriate, within Travel Plans include as fllws (nt exhaustive list): Secure, cvered cycle parking Signing t cycle parking facilities as necessary Jining/infrmatin packs fr emplyees, including rute maps and ther relevant infrmatin e.g. rute infrmatin, buying a bicycle, bike shp details, clthing, lights and safety equipment etc E-newspaper keeping staff up t date n develpments f travel planning including cycling issues Adpting the Cycle t wrk scheme cycle purchase scheme Bicycle user grup (BUG) Repair kit (fr minr repairs and managed by BUG members) and pump Shwers and lckers (as utlined abve) and changing facilities including twels, irning facilities, hair dryers etc Drying facilities (cabinets r drying rms) Reward schemes e.g. Bike Miles (reward scheme which prvides financial rewards linked t lcal bike shp emplyer meets tax requirements etc.) Bike mileage paid fr bicycles used n business trips in place f a car Cycle training fr emplyees Guaranteed ride hme (lift prvided in the event f a dmestic emergency f un-repairable failure f bicycle experience suggests this is very rarely called upn) Visiting Bike Dctr sessins (n-site bicycle repairs) Prmtinal events such as bikers breakfast during Natinal Bike Week Access infrmatin fr visitrs, including cycle parking details, n web site Details f cycle linkages t public transprt Cnvenient, high quality, lit, secure access rutes t site Maintenance, mnitring and review prgramme Pl bicycles/fleet Bikes fr staff Cycle clubs (utside f wrking hurs) 14