BIKE PARKING GUIDEBOOK

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1 BIKE PARKING GUIDEBOOK

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3 Bike infrastructure goes beyond protected bike lanes and dedicated trails, because it s not just how you get there, it s where you park when you do. At Sportworks, we ve seen a lot of bike parking; there s the good kind, and then there s the not so good kind. We, of course, prefer the good kind. The kind that protects your bike from scratches and deters theft. The kind that leaves you feeling good about where you park your bike. These guidelines will help set your organization up for a project that leaves you and your users satisfied, while benefitting your entire community. We hope this guide helps you understand the basics of good bike parking. If you'd like to learn more, please get in touch! bikeparking@sportworks.com Sportworks Northwest, Inc.

4 HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY A QUALITY BIKE RACK?

5 TWO POINTS OF CONTACT 1 2 The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (or APBP) states that an acceptable bike rack will provide two points of contact with the frame and allow a U-lock to capture one wheel and the frame. In addition, racks should accommodate all common bike styles, and first time users should recognize the rack as bike parking and be able to use it as intended without instruction.

6 GOOD BIKE PARKING The best racks are intuitive, easy to use, and will not scratch your bike. For the best user experience, a rack should allow a bike to be loaded and unloaded without interfering with adjacent bikes.

7 NOT SO GOOD BIKE PARKING Racks that do not make contact with the bike frame in two places or that support only the front wheel of the bike provide a less than ideal situation for cyclists and may damage the bike. Wave racks, art racks, and coat hanger racks are not APBP recommended. Oftentimes, they do not provide two points of contact, fail to achieve their intended capacity, or they make proper use of a U-lock difficult or impossible.

8 SHORT-TERM PARKING CONVENIENT EASY TO USE

9 LONG-TERM PARKING SECURED SHELTERED BIKE ROOM BIKE LOCKER BIKE SHELTER BIKE VALET

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11 PROPER SPACE USE

12 CAPACITY AND SPACE USE The recommended and minimum amount of space required for various layouts is shown in the following diagrams. Note that your city government may have specific requirements and minimum space ordinances that you need to follow. Check with your local government for applicable ordinances. RECOMMENDED SPACING 2 BIKES VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

13 RECOMMENDED SPACING 10 BIKES HORIZONTAL MINIMUM SPACING: Better density, with the tradeoff being ease of loading and unloading. Expect some handlebar and pedal interference with adjacent bikes, in some cases. RECOMMENDED SPACING: Much greater ease of use for end users. No pedal interference, and handlebar interference would be rare.

14 RECOMMENDED SPACING 10 BIKES VERTICAL AISLE CLEARANCE: The amount of aisle clearance provided greatly affects the ease of loading and unloading bicycles, regardless of the type: horizontal, vertical, or two-tier. Increased aisle clearance improves the end user experience.

15 RECOMMENDED SPACING 8 BIKES TWO-TIER AISLE 75 83

16 MINIMUM SPACING 2 BIKES VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

17 MINIMUM SPACING 10 BIKES HORIZONTAL MINIMUM SPACING: Better density, with the tradeoff being ease of loading and unloading. Expect some handlebar and pedal interference with adjacent bikes, in some cases. RECOMMENDED SPACING: Much greater ease of use for end users. No pedal interference, and handlebar interference would be rare.

18 MINIMUM SPACING 10 BIKES VERTICAL AISLE CLEARANCE: The amount of aisle clearance provided greatly affects the ease of loading and unloading bicycles, regardless of the type: horizontal, vertical, or two-tier. Increased aisle clearance improves the end user experience.

19 MINIMUM SPACING 8 BIKES TWO-TIER AISLE 75 59

20 SETBACKS PERPENDICULAR Be sure to allow proper setbacks from buildings, pedestrian routes, and street furniture. This allows racks to work as designed and maximizes ease of use.

21 SETBACKS PARALLEL We've shown generally accepted setbacks here, but be sure to check with your local government for the requirements in your area.

22 CHOOSING A LOCATION

23 IDENTIFY EXISTING BIKE PARKING ISSUES The first step to installing a proper bike parking solution is to identify and evaluate your location. Be sure to observe where and how cyclists are currently parking their bikes. If bike parking does not exist yet, people will take it upon themselves to create their own bike parking, whether it s a tree, a light post, or anything else compatible with their lock. Installing bike parking eliminates the need for cyclists to creatively meet their bike parking needs.

24 CHOOSE A HIGHLY VISIBLE LOCATION If a cyclist cannot easily identify where to park their bike, they may not even use your bike parking area. They ll instead create their own solution, based on whatever is available that seems to be secure. Make it a top priority to place bicycle racks in high visibility areas, especially near the entrances they serve, or other areas that have high pedestrian traffic which will deter bicycle theft. Adding bicycle parking specific signage can help direct users where to park and/or how to park, and may attract more people to arrive by bike.

25 INSTALLATION SURFACES CONCRETE Concrete is the ideal surface for mounting racks securely and safely; plus, it s cost effective. Surface and in-ground mounts both work well and are easy to install in concrete. TILE, PAVERS, AND ASPHALT Freestanding rail mounted racks are recommended for these surface types. However, asphalt specific anchors are an option. Note that masonry bits can fracture tile. SOFT SURFACES With materials such as turf, dirt, or mulch you have two options: utilize rail mounting to create freestanding racks, or use concrete footings to embed or surface mount the rack.

26 MOUNTING OPTIONS SURFACE MOUNT This mount type uses mounting feet and appropriate hardware to anchor the rack to the ground. Sportworks recommends using tamper-proof hardware for greater security. EMBEDDED MOUNT The embedded or in-ground mount type requires the rack to be installed prior to pouring the concrete. RAIL MOUNT Mounting rails allow racks to be grouped together and may be left freestanding or anchored to the surface to ensure they stay in place.

27 ADDITIONAL SECURITY SQUARE/RECTANGULAR TUBING With enough time and power tools, a thief will eventually cut through anything, but to maximize security and deter thievery, choose heavy-duty square or rectangular tubing which is resistant to traditional pipe cutters. TAMPER-PROOF HARDWARE If the bike racks will be bolted to the surface, we recommend the use of breakaway nuts or other security hardware. INTEGRATED CABLES The addition of integrated cables provides the end user with an extra layer of security and comfort by adding the ability to lock both wheels and the frame to the rack.

28 WHO RIDES?

29 KNOW YOUR DEMOGRAPHIC Consider the demographic of your user base: their age, what type of bike they ride, or features such as fat tires or bike mounted bags and baskets. These factors can be used to help pick a user friendly selection of bike racks for your bike parking installation. 36% PATH-USING CYCLISTS 17% LEISURE CYCLISTS 37.3 YRS AVERAGE CYCLIST AGE 24% DEDICATED CYCLISTS 23% FAIRWEATHER UTILITARIANS SOURCE:

30 BIKE TYPES

31 BIKE TYPES With all kinds of riders, naturally comes all the types of bikes they love to ride. When planning a bike parking room or space, make sure you consider the types of bikes that might be ridden by your user. Consider the benefits of installing both VERTICAL and HORIZONTAL bike parking. CYCLIST DEMOGRAPHICS BY BIKE SALES Mountain Bike Hybrid/Cross Road Comfort Youth Cruiser Tandem/Other 24% 21% 20% 15% 13% 6% 1% Artboard SOURCE: We highly recommend evaluating the types of bikes that your users ride to help determine appropriate rack types and spacing. For example, mountain bikes and cruisers have wide handlebars, while recumbents and tandems have longer lengths. It s important to consider that cargo bikes, electric bikes, and tandems might be too heavy or long for vertical racks. This is where a combination of VERTICAL and HORIZONTAL parking comes into play.

32 COMMON BICYCLE SIZES ROAD BIKE LENGTH HEIGHT ROAD Women s (XS) Men s (XL) Length Width Height *WIDTH IS MEASURED AT THE HANDLEBARS.

33 COMMON BICYCLE SIZES MOUNTAIN BIKE LENGTH HEIGHT MOUNTAIN Women s (XS) Men s (XL) Length Width Height *WIDTH IS MEASURED AT THE HANDLEBARS.

34 BIKE PARKING FACILITIES

35 BIKE SHELTERS AND LOCKERS Secure and sheltered bike parking is preferred by cyclists and may help earn points from LEED or other similar programs.

36 BIKE CORRALS In-street bike corrals work well in dense areas with limited sidewalk space and lots of pedestrian traffic. In cities such as Portland and Seattle, some businesses are now requesting bike corrals in place of car parking as they attract and accommodate more customers. BRANDED PARKING Looking to make a statement? Add your logo to a bike rack to promote your business and demonstrate your company s love and support for clean, healthy forms of transportation.

37 BIKE ROOMS Bike rooms provide a great opportunity for high security, long-term bike parking due to their access control, convenience, and year-round accessibility. Dedicated indoor storage rooms are praised by bicyclists for residential and commercial use.

38 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

39 REACH OUT TO EXPERTS For first-hand recommendations of bike parking opportunities and best practices in your community, consider contacting your local bicycle advocacy organization. Here are a handful of the groups located throughout the United States. REGIONAL Active Transportation Alliance (Chicago) Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Bike Austin Bike Cleveland Bike Denver Bike Pittsburgh Bike SD (San Diego) BikeWalkKC (Kansas City) Cascade Bicycle Club (Seattle) Hawaii Bicycling League INDYCOG LivableStreets Alliance (Boston) Local Motion (Vermont) Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) Our Streets MPLS San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC) Tempe Bicycle Action Group (Tempe, AZ) The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia The Street Trust (Portland, OR) Transportation Alternatives (New York City) Walk Bike Nashville Washington Area Bicyclist Association (District of Columbia)

40 NATIONAL Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Alliance for Biking and Walking American Society of Landscape Architects International Living Future Institute League of American Bicyclists National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) People for Bikes Safe Routes to School National Partnership Society for College and University Planning U.S. Green Building Council CONTACT A SPORTWORKS BIKE PARKING EXPERT bikeparking@sportworks.com

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