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An stationary bike racks important objective of the National Cycling Strategy is for cycle parking to be available at all major destinations- see Chapter 8 of the NCS for a more detailed discussion of this objectivebike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks stationary bike racks The fear of theft is one of the biggest deterrents to growth in cycling and as such is one of the key issues being addressed by the NCSbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks For employers, improving stationary bike racks the quality of cycle parking is the most immediate step they can take to encourage cyclists, and the one most likely to yield quick winsbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The 1993 AA Cycling Motorists study found stationary bike racks that 86% of those surveyed would be encouraged to cycle if secure parking was providedbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks This is supported by the results of the 1996 Cycle Challenge project for cycle parking at rail stationary bike racks stations in Hampshire, with a 500% increase in the number of bikes parked at one improved sitebike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Providing good quality cycle parking can greatly enhance the attractiveness of your work site stationary bike racks and help increase cycle usebike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 stationary bike racks provide sufficient space for 12 bicyclesbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks What type of cycle parking facilities should you provide? Cycle parking can range from individual stands for one or two bicycles next to doorways stationary bike racks to large, covered (or indoor) cycle stores with swipe card accessbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The type of cycle parking most appropriate for your site will depend on a number of factors, including the number of stationary bike racks cyclists in each building, distance between buildings, the number and location of entrances, availability of space and the level of cycle theft in the neighbourhoodbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The main possibilities, and their respective merits, stationary bike racks are discussed belowbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks NB: To provide sufficient security for cyclists to trust a cycle rack, it must be possible to lock the bicycle by both frame and wheelsbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 'Butterfly' stands, stationary bike racks concrete blocks with slots and other types of racks that grip the bicycle by its wheel do not provide this level of security, and can also damage the wheel rimsbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The simplest stationary bike racks rack that meets these criteria is the ‘Sheffield ’stand -an inverted 'U' of steel tube with the ends fixed into the groundbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 1 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Free standing cycle stands The Sheffield stationary bike racks type stand, can support two bicycles; and, especially when fixed by bolts, can be fitted into available spaces without too much difficultybike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks By placing these stands individually, or in small groups, it stationary bike racks is usually possible to find suitable spaces near building entrancesbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks As this sort of cycle stand can most easily be located next to entrances; this is usually the most appropriate for stationary bike racks visitors and other short-stay parkingbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks stationary bike racks Advantages: flexibility, cheapness Disadvantages: lack of shelter (unless placed under cover) ; less secure than fully enclosed and lockable stores bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 2 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Purpose built cycle sheds and shelters stationary bike racks A purpose built bike shed or shelter can typically hold up to 12 bicycles per unitbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Sheds come as prefabricated units that are embedded or bolted into a concrete base bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Some stationary bike racks are available with built-in racks; others are simply a shelter providing space for stands to be installed into the covered areabike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks When buying sheds with pre-fitted racks, it is important to check stationary bike racks that they meet the criteria described above; and that they are not too closely spacedbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks A minimum gap of 0.8 m between bikes is needed to enable the cyclists to get in stationary bike racks and out, remove attached luggage and fasten locksbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The Sheffield style stand described earlier is ideal for use in sheds and can be obtained in toast rack multiple units bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Advantages: stationary bike racks provides shelter, so attractive to those who cycle all year round; bikes are kept in one place Disadvantages: more expensive than standalone Sheffield stands, it can be hard to find a suitable stationary bike racks location 3 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 stationary bike racks if a secure room indoors can be found for this purposebike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The key, or swipe card or keycode, is only given to registered cyclists bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Some indoor stores use hooks to hold stationary bike racks bicycles in a vertical positionbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 stationary bike racks risk of damage to themselves or their bikesbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Even in a lockable room, cyclists will usually still prefer to lock their bikes themselves for additional security, so the rack design should allow stationary bike racks for thisbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 stationary bike racks 4 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Cycle lockers Individual cycle lockers are more expensive than sheds but are popular because they are more secure and permit the safe storage of clothes, helmets and accessories along stationary bike racks with the bikebike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks They are stationary bike racks particularly suited for locations like railway stations where bicycles are left unattended for long periods in public placesbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Deposit time is rapid, as no parts need to be secured or removed, and stationary bike racks clothing can be left with the bike if security conditions allowbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Advantages: individual security, storage of other equipment Disadvantages: cost, requires more space per bicycle than a conventional shed, locker stationary bike racks keys need to be allocated and managed, greater maintenance requirement 5 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Cycle Centres In areas where there is a lack of employer based facilities, employers might consider co-operating with local stationary bike racks authorities and local cycle/ environmental groups to help establish a cycle centre like those in Leicester, Taunton and Chelseabike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Cycle centres combine parking with other services including cycle service and hire, showers stationary bike racks and changing facilities, information etc Corporate memberships of such centres can offer considerable benefits to cyclists where employers are unable to provide workplace facilitiesbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Advantages: security and other services available to stationary bike racks 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; stationary bike racks if it isn't it will simply not be used, so your money will be wastedbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Cyclists do not want to park their bikes at the back of a car park –they need stationary bike racks to see advantages over driving a carbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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, stationary bike racks and which is also overlooked to improve securitybike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Staff oversight or closed circuit TV can add considerably to security – maybe your existing CCTV cameras could cover the cycle park areas bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racksstationary bike racks 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 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Convenience: Cycle parking facilities should stationary bike racks be close to the journey’s end and as near or nearer than car parkingbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Ideally, cyclists should not have to carry their bicycles down stepsbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Security: Cyclists should feel safe stationary bike racks using the facilities and thieves should be deterredbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks You could consider locations which are over-looked from windows, entrances, public spaces or existing security cameras bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks You should also ensure that there is stationary bike racks adequate lighting at and leading to the facilitybike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Obstruction: Ensure that cycle parking does not cause an obstruction or present a hazard, especially to the visually impaired bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The location stationary bike racks of cycle parking should be discussed with existing cyclists to make sure it is suitable; this is especially important when planning the more expensive facilitiesbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Two useful strategies for identifying good cycle stationary bike racks parking locations are: 1 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Look for unofficial cycle parking: bikes chained to railings, fire escapes, etc or kept inside offices, in storerooms and under staircasesbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks This shows demand for cycle stationary bike racks parking; and if your new facilities are successful in meeting this demand then such unofficial parking should disappearbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 2 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Experiment with individual Sheffield type stands at likely locations; if these stationary bike racks become fully occupied then consider adding additional ones; if not then move them elsewherebike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Cycle parking for visitors should be well signed to enable visitors to locate parking easily; and ideally stationary bike racks placed where they wish to gobike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 stationary bike racks travel information sent to visitorsbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Costs of cycle parking provision Approximate costs for provision of secure cycle parking are: Item Approximate cost Covered secure cycle shed for stationary bike racks about 12 bikes Could cost less than £500 Cycle cage with a key or combination lock system for 12 bikes £1,500 Semi vertical or vertical stand for 4 bikes £80-£100 stationary bike racks One Sheffield stand for two bicycles £35 Installation cost of Sheffield stand £100 per stand Source DfT Leaflet TA 11/97 ‘Cycling to work.’ Sheffield Stand Specification Each stand should stationary bike racks be made of metal tubing with an external diameter of 50-75mm and a minimum thickness of 2.5mmbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The bends at the top should have a radius of 100-250mm and the length of stationary bike racks the stand should be 700 to 1000mmbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The height of the stand above the ground should be 750-850mm bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The tubing should be coated with a plastic or similar coating to prevent stationary bike racks damage to bicycle paintworkbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Stands should preferably be located on a hard level surface bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks On sloping ground they should be aligned across the slope, to stop bikes slipping downhill along stationary bike racks the length of the standbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Individual stands may either be bolted to the surface or embedded into the ground bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Embedded stands should extend to a depth of at least 250mm stationary bike racks 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 anchoredbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Bolted stands should stationary bike racks be attached to the ground using at least two high-security bolts passing through a base plate of minimum dimensions 150x150x6 mmbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The gap between adjacent Sheffield stands should be an absolute stationary bike racks minimum of 750 mm, with 850 to 1000 mm preferredbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Stands should be at least 650mm away from any wall or other obstruction in all directions bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Sheffield stands may be stationary bike racks joined together at ground level to form a rack of stands (a toast rack) bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The joining bars that link the stands should be flat bars 6-10 mm thick bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Circular tube stationary bike racks joining bars prevent the bicycle wheel from standing next to the vertical tube of the stand, making it harder to lock wheel and down-tube with a D-lockbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks (NB: Dimensions are based stationary bike racks 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 stationary bike racks and Security Association (BPSA) , a trade association for cycle parking manufacturers, is developing a set of standards for cycle stands and lockersbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The standards will be publicised and will help buyers stationary bike racks to identify good quality equipmentbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks The BPSA can also supply a list of members who can be approached directly for information on products bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Bike Parking and Security Association 22 stationary bike racks Palace Road LONDON, SW2 3NQ 020 8671 4483 peter.gazey@ bikesec.co.uk Contacting your local authority In some cases, planning permission may be required to erect cycle facilities bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Details are stationary bike racks provided in Appendix 5.Abike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks 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 stationary bike racks local cycling officer if this is likely to be an issuebike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Furthermore, LAs are large purchasers of cycle parking and have often agreed preferential terms with particular suppliers that can, in some stationary bike racks cases, be taken advantage of by other partner organisationsbike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks It can therefore be useful to seek your LAs advice in these matters bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Further information TAL 05/02 Key elements of stationary bike racks 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 stationary bike racks 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 bike rack, stationary bike racks, hitch bike racks, hitch-mounted bike racks Links to stationary bike racks
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