Planning to install bicycle parking
Bicycle parking needs to be visible, accessible, easy to use, convenient,
and plentiful. Racks need to support the whole bike (not just one
wheel) and enable the user to lock the frame and wheels of the bike
with a cable or U-shaped lock. Parking should preferably be covered,
well lit, and in plain view without being in the way of pedestrians
or motor vehicles. And if any of these criteria aren’t met, there’s
a good chance cyclists won’t use what is provided and will park
wherever they think their bike will be safe.
The International
Bicycle Fund has created a two-page fact sheet on bicycle parking
criteria that discusses these many factors in more detail and further
advice on planning for bicycle parking can be found related specifically
to shopping , or commuting . Many agencies work closely with their
local bicycle user groups to identify potential high-demand locations,
either through postcard and e-mail request forms or more formal
consultative procedures.
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