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The fear of theft is one of the biggest deterrents to growth in
For employers, improving metro shelving the quality of cycle parking is the most immediate step they can take to encourage cyclists, and the one most likely to yield quick wins
The 1993 AA Cycling Motorists study found metro shelving that 86% of those surveyed would be encouraged to cycle if secure parking was provided
This is supported by the results of the 1996 Cycle Challenge project for cycle parking at rail metro shelving stations in Hampshire, with a 500% increase in the number of
Providing good quality cycle parking can greatly enhance the attractiveness of your work site metro shelving and help increase cycle use
Cycle parking is vastly cheaper than car park provision and money spent instead on cycle parking can realise considerable savings; especially when one car parking space can metro shelving provide sufficient space for 12
What type of cycle parking facilities should you provide?
Cycle parking can range from individual stands for one or two
The type of cycle parking most appropriate for your site will depend on a number of factors, including the number of metro shelving cyclists in each building, distance between buildings, the number and location of entrances, availability of space and the level of cycle theft in the neighbourhood
The main possibilities, and their respective merits, metro shelving are discussed below
NB: To provide sufficient security for cyclists to trust a cycle rack, it must be possible to lock the
'Butterfly' stands, metro shelving concrete blocks with slots and other types of racks that grip the
The simplest metro shelving rack that meets these criteria is the ‘Sheffield ’stand -an inverted 'U' of steel tube with the ends fixed into the ground
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Free standing cycle stands
The Sheffield metro shelving type stand, can support two
By placing these stands individually, or in small groups, it metro shelving is usually possible to find suitable spaces near building entrances
As this sort of cycle stand can most easily be located next to entrances; this is usually the most appropriate for metro shelving visitors and other short-stay parking
Such stands can also be used to provide extra capacity for summer cyclists, because shelter is less important for those who only cycle in good weather
metro shelving
Advantages: flexibility, cheapness
Disadvantages: lack of shelter (unless placed under cover) ; less secure than fully enclosed and lockable stores
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Purpose built cycle sheds and shelters
metro shelving A purpose built
Sheds come as prefabricated units that are embedded or bolted into a concrete base
Some metro shelving are available with built-in racks; others are simply a shelter providing space for stands to be installed into the covered area
When buying sheds with pre-fitted racks, it is important to check metro shelving that they meet the criteria described above; and that they are not too closely spaced
A minimum gap of 0.8 m between
The Sheffield style stand described earlier is ideal for use in sheds and can be obtained in toast rack multiple units
Advantages: metro shelving provides shelter, so attractive to those who cycle all year round;
Disadvantages: more expensive than standalone Sheffield stands, it can be hard to find a suitable metro shelving location
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High security cycle stores
Greatly increased security can be provided if covered cycle sheds have lockable doors, or can be enclosed, for example by a security cage; or metro shelving if a secure room indoors can be found for this purpose
The key, or swipe card or keycode, is only given to registered cyclists
Some indoor stores use hooks to hold metro shelving
This may make more efficient use of space, however it is important to ensure that the cyclists are able to use this type of rack comfortably without metro shelving risk of damage to themselves or their
Even in a lockable room, cyclists will usually still prefer to lock their
Advantages: high security, shelter, potential for storing equipment in the same place
Disadvantages: cost, finding a suitable location, maintenance, administration of keys, ease of access to indoor facilities metro shelving
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Cycle lockers
Individual cycle lockers are more expensive than sheds but are popular because they are more secure and permit the safe
Cycle lockers may not be necessary at most locations unless it is difficult to provide secure cycle parking or there is a history of cycle thefts
They are metro shelving particularly suited for locations like railway stations where
Deposit time is rapid, as no parts need to be secured or removed, and metro shelving clothing can be left with the
Advantages: individual security,
Disadvantages: cost, requires more space per
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Cycle Centres
In areas where there is a lack of employer based facilities, employers might consider co-operating with local metro shelving authorities and local cycle/ environmental groups to help establish a cycle centre like those in Leicester, Taunton and Chelsea
Cycle centres combine parking with other services including cycle service and hire, showers metro shelving and changing facilities, information etc Corporate memberships of such centres can offer considerable benefits to cyclists where employers are unable to provide workplace facilities
Advantages: security and other services available to metro shelving cyclists
Disadvantages: parking is unlikely to be close to the workplace, commercial viability
Location of cycle parking facilities
It is essential that cycle parking is put in the right location; metro shelving if it isn't it will simply not be used, so your money will be wasted
Cyclists do not want to park their
Nor do they wish to share space with the refuse skips! They need parking that is close and convenient to the place they are visiting, metro shelving and which is also overlooked to improve security
Staff oversight or closed circuit TV can add considerably to security – maybe your existing CCTV cameras could cover the cycle park areas
The key factors to consider in deciding where to locate cycle parking facilities are usefully identified within Metropolitan Borough of Sefton’s Cycle Audit Pack
Convenience: Cycle parking facilities should metro shelving be close to the journey’s end and as near or nearer than car parking
Ideally, cyclists should not have to carry their
Security: Cyclists should feel safe metro shelving using the facilities and thieves should be deterred
You could consider locations which are over-looked from windows, entrances, public spaces or existing security cameras
You should also ensure that there is metro shelving adequate lighting at and leading to the facility
Obstruction: Ensure that cycle parking does not cause an obstruction or present a hazard, especially to the visually impaired
The location metro shelving of cycle parking should be discussed with existing cyclists to make sure it is suitable; this is especially important when planning the more expensive facilities
Two useful strategies for identifying good cycle metro shelving parking locations are:
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Look for unofficial cycle parking:
This shows demand for cycle metro shelving parking; and if your new facilities are successful in meeting this demand then such unofficial parking should disappear
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Experiment with individual Sheffield type stands at likely locations; if these metro shelving become fully occupied then consider adding additional ones; if not then move them elsewhere
Cycle parking for visitors should be well signed to enable visitors to locate parking easily; and ideally metro shelving placed where they wish to go
If visitor parking can not be placed in an easy to find position, then it is important to make sure the its location is identified in metro shelving travel information sent to visitors
Costs of cycle parking provision
Approximate costs for provision of secure cycle parking are:
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Approximate cost
Covered secure cycle shed for metro shelving about 12
Cycle cage with a key or combination lock system for 12
Semi vertical or vertical stand for 4
metro shelving One Sheffield stand for two
Installation cost of Sheffield stand £100 per stand
Source DfT Leaflet TA 11/97 ‘Cycling to work.’
Sheffield Stand Specification
Each stand should metro shelving be made of metal tubing with an external diameter of 50-75mm and a minimum thickness of 2.5mm
The bends at the top should have a radius of 100-250mm and the length of metro shelving the stand should be 700 to 1000mm
The height of the stand above the ground should be 750-850mm
The tubing should be coated with a plastic or similar coating to prevent metro shelving damage to
Stands should preferably be located on a hard level surface
On sloping ground they should be aligned across the slope, to stop
Individual stands may either be bolted to the surface or embedded into the ground
Embedded stands should extend to a depth of at least 250mm metro shelving of tubing below ground level; and preferably the ends should be splayed, fitted with a short horizontal rod or base plate, otherwise widened to ensure they are securely anchored
Bolted stands should metro shelving be attached to the ground using at least two high-security bolts passing through a base plate of minimum dimensions 150x150x6 mm
The gap between adjacent Sheffield stands should be an absolute metro shelving minimum of 750 mm, with 850 to 1000 mm preferred
Stands should be at least 650mm away from any wall or other obstruction in all directions
Sheffield stands may be metro shelving joined together at ground level to form a rack of stands (a toast rack)
The joining bars that link the stands should be flat bars 6-10 mm thick
Circular tube metro shelving joining bars prevent the
(NB: Dimensions are based metro shelving on the Sheffield Stand specifications in Oxfordshire County Council's Cycling Strategy and the Cambridge Cycle Friendly Employers Guide, available from the CTC)
The Bike Parking and Security Association
The Bike Parking metro shelving and Security Association (BPSA) , a trade association for cycle parking manufacturers, is developing a set of standards for cycle stands and lockers
The standards will be publicised and will help buyers metro shelving to identify good quality equipment
The BPSA can also supply a list of members who can be approached directly for information on products
Bike Parking and Security Association
22 metro shelving Palace Road
LONDON, SW2 3NQ
020 8671 4483
peter.gazey@
Contacting your local authority
In some cases, planning permission may be required to erect cycle facilities
Details are metro shelving provided in Appendix 5.A
In heritage and other visually sensitive areas the LA may have preferences regarding the colour and style of facilities that are installed so it is worth contacting your metro shelving local
Furthermore, LAs are large purchasers of cycle parking and have often agreed preferential terms with particular suppliers that can, in some metro shelving cases, be taken advantage of by other partner organisations
It can therefore be useful to seek your LAs advice in these matters
Further information
TAL 05/02 Key elements of metro shelving cycle parking provision
TAL 11/99 Improved Cycle Parking at South West Trains' Stations in Hampshire
TAL 06/99: Cycle Parking: Examples of Good Practice
TAL 07/97: Supply and Demand for Cycle metro shelving Parking
Cycle Security
Cycle Security for Cyclists
The Cambridge Cycle Theft Reduction Project includes a study of the effectiveness of different types of cycle rack
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