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Bicycle Parking: Levels of Service

Bicycle Parking: Levels of Service. John Luton, Executive Director Capital Bike and Walk Society Victoria, BC. Institute of Transportation Engineers Quad Conference Victoria, BC April 2008. Thanks.

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Bicycle Parking: Levels of Service

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  1. Bicycle Parking: Levels of Service John Luton, Executive Director Capital Bike and Walk Society Victoria, BC Institute of Transportation Engineers Quad Conference Victoria, BC April 2008 www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  2. Thanks • Development of detailed bike parking guidelines and the level of service concept have been aided by: • Bunt Engineering – supported presentation at ITE in Portland and have been using consultant services to develop site specific solutions – very useful in identifying elements that needed definition • Mountain Equipment Co-op – sponsors of our bicycle parking manual • Translink – co-sponsors of the bicycle parking manual and supporters of our “Bicycle Parking On-line” project – now in development www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  3. Summary • Illustrate bike parking • Assess state of the art • Propose a system • Summarize elements • Describe Process • Invite Feedback www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  4. State of the Art www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  5. Why a grading system? • Provide a simple system of rating racks and assessing plans • Potentially provide more specific guidance for LEEDs systems? % of single point? • Rate efficiency of installations www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  6. Current Info • Guidance for advocates and practitioners • Numerous other sources • Ongoing requests for evaluations of individual racks, site plans etc. www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  7. Principles of Good Design • Works for a variety of bicycle types • Intuitive – use is obvious • Supports bike frame at two points in a horizontal plane • Accommodates common locks • Provides security for frame and wheels • Minimizes tangling or damage to bikes • Minimizes hazards or obstructions in pedestrian environment • Space efficient • Aesthetic www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  8. Examples Racks rated A • Meets all tests www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  9. Example 2 Rack rated B • Meets tests but falls short on aesthetics, finish • Corkscrew rack pretty but can tangles bikes www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  10. Example 3 Rack rated C+ • Functional rack but falls short on some elements • Used as intended, only bikes at ends are properly supported • Meter rack still allows bike to pivot and fall www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  11. Example 4 Rack rated D • Minimally functional but missing important features of good racks • Fails to support at two points • Inefficient footprint www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  12. Example 5 Rack rated F • Fails to satisfactorily provide essential elements of a functional bike rack www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  13. Rating site design • Identifying critical elements of successful site design • Points system proposal: Public short term bike parking • 20 points good racks • 15 points proximate to destination • 15 points informal surveillance • 10 points efficient footprint • 15 points weather protected • 25 points aesthetics, pedestrian friendly etc., finish, maintenance, security www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  14. Example 1 Successful installation • Good rack • Destination accessible • Visible • Minimal hazards • Possible rating of 85 (no weather protection) www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  15. Example 2 Bad installation • Poor rack choice • Poor location • Space inefficient • Possible rating of 30 (racks may hold some bikes, near destination but not ideal, some surveillance, footprint doesn’t quite work, but well maintained) www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  16. Efficiency Ratings • Simple percentages • Informs points system Example • 30 % Efficient Rack • Concrete feet prevent bikes close enough to lock • Half of rack facing wall not accessible • 3 of 10 spaces rack is designed for can be used www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  17. Process for confirming ratings • Meeting with practitioners • Presentations to cycling committees and organizations • Focus group workshops • Surveys and on-line feedback www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  18. In Progress • Workplaces and Residential Bike Parking • Different needs, different standards • Next steps: Bicycle Parking On-Line • Manual • Case studies • New ideas and unique solutions www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

  19. Questions and Answers? www.capitalbikeandwalk.org

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