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Bike racks need to be selected and installed in such a manner that will enhance convenience and maximize security. Listed below are basic parameters that should be adhered to when selecting and purchasing bike racks: Support bicycles at two points of contact (preventing fallen bicycles)
- Selected bike racks should be designed in such a way that they will guide the wheel, not bind it. "Wheel benders" (racks with vertical slats) or any other similar designs are not acceptable.
- Support bicycles at two points of contact (preventing fallen bicycles)
- Bike rack designs should incorporate elements that will allow for the locking of the frame and at least one wheel of a bike with any kind of lock, especially high security "u-locks."
- Avoid moving or stationary parts with the potential for scraping the paint on a bike when parked
- Offer a user friendly design
- Minimize maintenance costs (galvanized finish resists corrosion)
- Do not require lifting of the bicycle
- Provide secure mounting
- Are economically priced
- Used in other bicycle friendly cities
- Offer visibility to pedestrians with a minimum height of 31 inches
- Endorsed by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Other Considerations:
- Square tubing is recommend as it resists cutting with pipe cutters.
- Lack of a wheel trough causes bikes to slide and fall.
- Space between bikes should be sufficient to get bikes in and out without handlebar tangle ups.
SFMTA recommends 3 feet between bikes
Source: How to Choose A Bike Rack for Bike Solutions | Ground Control Systems
Source: Bike Parking Specs Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Taken from Bicycle Parking Guidelines - Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Other good Links:
Bicycle Parking Guidelines - Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Bicycle Parking: Standards, Guidelines, Recommendations.
School Bike Parking Guide | Rutgers U.
Bike Parking Information for Developers | City of Davis, CA
How to Choose A Bike Rack for Bike Solutions | Ground Control Systems
Bicycle Parking Solutions - Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
Commercial Bike Racks Selection Guide
How to Choose A Bike Rack for Bike Solutions | Ground Control Systems
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