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your bike parking
needs are and what
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them. Is this customer
or employee parking?
Or both?
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promoting use.
Aknowledgements
Vision2
Economic Benefits of Bike
Parking
Jurisdictional Requirements
How to Retrofit
Long-Term Employee Parking
Local Examples
Bike Parking Manufacturers
Supporting Organizations
Contents
Sources
Short-Term Customer Parking
Installation Procedures
Appendix A: Bike Parking
Ordinance Recommendations
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Hal Ballard, Community Member
Brad Choi, City of Hillsboro
Scott Cohen, Portland Bureau of Transportation
Mike Dahlstrom, Washington County
Jabra Khasho, City of Beaverton
Jeff Owen, TriMet
Shelley Oylear , Washington County
Luke Pelz, City of Beaverton
Guidance provided by:
Created by:
Rae-Leigh Stark, Program Manager
Westside Transportation Alliance
June 2015
Information gathered from the following
sources:
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
Alliance for Walking and Biking
City of Beaverton
City of Hillsboro
City of Portland
City of Tigard
City of Wilsonville
People for Bikes
Washington County
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Vision
While there are people in Washington County who get to work or
access their daily needs by bike, there are still many barriers that
haven’t been addressed and prohibit people from biking. The region
is continually moving forward to help people travel from point A to
B by bike, but when you arrive at the destination, bike parking is at a
minimum. As the momentum for building infrastructure continues,
it is a crucial time to complement that infrastructure and the
increase the number of people biking, with high quality bike parking
at destinations.
Much guidance has been presented to address bike parking on the
street or adjacent to the sidewalk in urban areas. Suburban regions,
however present their own difficulties. Most suburban bike parking
is located on private property due to the development form and
prevalence of parking lots. Reimagine Suburban Bike Parking is a
design guide created to specifically address this issue and to help
people reimagine what suburban bike parking could look like. This
design guide not only with provide guidance to Washington County,
but will service as a guiding document for many suburban regions
across the nation.
Washington County adopted a Bike Tool Kit and is in the process of
creating a Neighborhood Bikeways Plan, Metro recently adopted the
Regional Active Transportation Plan, and just about every city in the
county is planning for infrastructure to encourage biking. This guide
will support ongoing efforts and serve as a tool to carry out the
mission of reducing drive alone rates in Washington County.
Economic Benefits of Biking
Supporting bicycling by building protected facilities, creating
safer routes, and installing bike parking benefits the economy. A
report, Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business1 created by People
for Bikes and the Alliance for Biking and Walking, has evaluated
these economic benefits. The graphics below, derived from the
report, show snapshots of the findings on economic growth,
including fueling redevelopment to boost real estate value, helping
companies score talented workers, making workers healthier and
more productive, and increasing retail visibility and sales volume.
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BEAVERTON
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Jurisdictional Requirements
City of Beaverton
Chapter 60.30.05 of the City of Beaverton’s Community
Development Code
Quantity Requirements:
1. Bicycle parking is required for all multi-family residential
developments of four units or more, all retail, office and
institution developments, and at all transit stations and park and
ride lots.
In Washington County several of the jurisdictions, including the
county, have minimum requirements for bike parking. Below
are summaries of those requirements from Beaverton, Hillsboro,
Tigard, Washington County, and Wilsonville. These summaries
can be used as a reference or guidance before exploring the
individual development and zoning codes. Before making the
final determination, please consult with staff at the individual
jurisdictions.
City of Hillsboro
Chapter 12.50.410 of the City of Hillsboro’s Community
Development Code
Quantity Requirements:
1. The total number of required bike parking spaces is determined
by use as defined by the Community Development Code and as
a ratio of required vehicle parking spaces.
2. New free-standing commercial, industrial or institutional Uses
requiring vehicle parking shall provide at least two bicycle
parking spaces.
3. Multiple tenant buildings or developments may consolidate
bicycle parking based on the aggregated net square footage.
4. For expansions larger than 50% of the current net floor area or
3,000 sq. ft. (whichever is less), bicycle parking shall be calculated
based on total net square footage rather than the expansion
area.
2. The total number of required bike parking spaces is determined
by use as defined by the Community Development Code and as
a ratio of required vehicle parking spaces.
Design Standards:
1. Short-term bicycle parking is encouraged to be located on site
within 50 feet of a primary entrance, or if there are site, setback,
building design, or other constraints, bicycle parking shall be
located no more than 100 feet from a primary entrance in the
closest available area to the primary entrance as determined by
the decision-making authority.
2. Long-term bicycle parking shall be covered or sheltered.
3. Bicycle parking shall be designed, covered, located, and lighted
to the standards of the Engineering Design Manual and Standard
Drawings.
See the City of Beaverton’s website for further details at http://www.
beavertonoregon.gov/index.aspx?nid=463
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Design Standards:
1. Bicycle parking shall be located on-site in convenient, secure and
accessible locations near a main building entrance.
2. Outdoor bicycle parking shall be visible from on-site buildings or
the street. Indoor bicycle parking for non-residential Uses shall
be located on the first floor.
3. Spaces shall be at least 6 feet long and 2.5 feet wide. An access
aisle at least 5 feet wide shall be provided and maintained beside
or between each row of parking.
4. Secure parking shall be provided as either a lockable storage
enclosure or a stationary rack to which bicycles can be locked.
5. All racks, lockers or other facilities shall be securely anchored to
the ground or to a structure.
6. Bicycle parking shall be separated from motor vehicle parking
and maneuvering areas by at least 5 feet.
7. Outside bicycle parking shall be connected to main building
entrances by pedestrian accessible walkways. Outside bicycle
parking also shall have direct hard-surfaced connections to
public rights-of-way and to existing and proposed pedestrian/
bicycle accessways.
8. Required parking shall be clearly signed and reserved for bicycle
parking only.
9. Bicycle parking shall not obstruct required minimum widths of
sidewalks or pedestrian connections.
10. Bicycle parking shall not occupy curbside landscape strips,
landscape buffers or required Usable Open Space.
11. Coverage or shelter is encouraged for all required bicycle
parking. If more than 20 bicycle parking spaces are required, at
least 25% of the spaces shall be covered or enclosed. If covered,
the overhead clearance shall be at least 7 feet. Coverage can
be provided through roof extensions, overhangs, awnings,
arcades, carports or enclosures or other similar means. Covered
parking can also be provided within a parking structure, garage,
or bicycle locker, under a separate roof, or in a designated area
within a building or residential complex.
See the City of Hillsboro’s website for further details at http://www.
ci.hillsboro.or.us/index.aspx?page=94
City of Tigard
Chapter 18.765 of the City of Tigard’s Community Development
Code
Quantity Requirements:
1. The total number of required bike parking spaces is determined
by use as defined by the Community Development Code and as
a ratio of required vehicle parking spaces.
2. In no case shall there be less than two bicycle parking spaces.
Design Standards:
1. Bike parking must be located within 50 feet of primary entrances.
2. Bike parking must not be located within parking aisles,
landscape areas or pedestrian ways.
3. Shall be visible from buildings and/or the street or directional
signage shall be used.
4. Bike parking may be located inside a building which has an
outdoor entrance open for use and floor location which does not
require the bicyclist to use stairs to gain access to the space.
5. When possible, bike parking should be provided under cover.
6. The racks required bike parking spaces shall ensure that bicycles
may be securely locked to them without undue inconvenience.
7. Provision of bicycle lockers for long-term employee parking is
encouraged but not required;
8. Bike racks must be securely anchored to the ground, wall or
other structure.
9. Bike parking spaces shall be at least 2.5 feet by 6 feet long and,
when covered, with a vertical clearance of 7 feet.
10. An access aisle 5 feet wide shall be provided beside each row.
11. Areas set aside for required bicycle parking must be clearly
reserved for bicycle parking only.
12. Outdoor bike parking facilities shall be surfaced with a hard
surfaced material.
See the City of Tigard’s website for further details at http://www.
tigard-or.gov/business/title_18.php
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City of Wilsonville
Section 4.155 of the City of Wilsonville’s Development Code
Quantity Requirements:
1. Required amount of bike parking is based on use.
2. When there are two or more uses on a site, the required bike
parking for the site is the sum of uses.
Design Standards:
1. Each space must be at least 2 feet by 6 feet in area.
2. An aisle at least 5 feet wide shall be maintained behind all
required bicycle parking.
3. Bicycle lockers or racks shall be securely anchored.
4. Bicycle parking shall be located within 30 feet of the main
entrance to the building or inside a building, in a location that is
easily accessible for bicycles.
5. For a proposed development where six 6 or more bike parking
spaces are required, 50% of the bicycle parking shall be
developed as long-term, secure spaces.
6. Required long-term spaces must be covered in one of the
following ways: inside buildings, under roof overhangs or
permanent awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other
structures.
7. All spaces must be located in areas that are secure and/or
monitored.
See the City of Wilsonville’s website for further details at http://or-
wilsonville.civicplus.com/278/Development-Code
Washington County
Article 413-11 of Washington County’s Community
Development Code
Quantity Requirements:
Sites with 50+ parking spaces may reduce total minimum
automobile parking space requirements by 1 standard or compact
size space for every 1 bicycle space provided.
See Washington County’s website for further details at www.
co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/LongRangePlanning/
Publications/cdc-community-development-code.cfm
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Long-Term Employee Parking
Interior Bike Storage Room
Bike parking is defined as two types 1) Long-term employee
parking or 2) Short-term customer parking. First we’ll discuss long-
term. Long-term bike parking is located at businesses, schools, or
universities, for example. They’re intended for a covered, secure
option for people who will be leaving their bikes throughout the
day. The most important part of long-term parking is to eliminate
the need for the bike owner to worry about their bike. To do that,
make sure the parking is lit, secure, covered, and within sight. The
following at long-term bike parking options: interior bike storage
room, bike lockers, and exterior shelters
Building a bike storage room provides the best solution for long-
term bike parking. The parking remains secure and is only accessible
to those who are permitted. The most important design feature is
that it must be on the ground floor and easily accessible.
Cost: This is the most expensive long-term bike parking option
with a wide estimate range. If you have a large businesses or a room
available, and it is financially feasible, this is the best option.
Ease of Use: Bike rooms should be designed to be easy to use. Many
storage options in bike rooms require bikes to hang from the wall.
Keep in mind that this doesn’t work for every person or every bike,
so there must be level bike parking spaces available too.
Versatility: A bike room isn’t
for every business as it requires
the space within the building,
a high amount of use, and
financially ability.
Exterior Shelters
Bike Lockers
Cost:
Ease of Use:
Versatility:
$ $$$
Bike lockers provide secure, individual spots for bikes. While bike
lockers do provide the security and cover, they lack other qualities.
Cost: Lockers cost around $500 a piece.
Ease of Use: Lockers aren’t as easy as bike racks, as they are assigned
to individuals. They hide the bikes out of the way, which results in
people not knowing where the bike parking is or preventing the
encouragement to ride from spreading.
Versatility: Lockers can fit in parking lots or on sides of buildings,
but are still large and require installation.
Exterior bike shelters provide long-term biking parking with high
capacity, attractiveness, and use.
Cost: The cost of shelters range depending on size. A shelter for 10
bikes would cost about $3,000.
Ease of Use: Bike shelters should be located in a visible place.
They’re easy to use and provide great cover. Bike shelters are out in
the open increasing the curiosity of others who may give it a try.
Versatility: Bike Shelters need space, but
can easily be installed within an existing
parking space, for example.
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There are many ways to design a bike room and companies available
to provide assistance. Below is a basic layout to help understand the
recommended dimensions of aisle widths and space between racks.
This example is angled parking - refer to page 17 for straight parking.
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Interior Bike Storage Room Installation
Dimensions
Amenities
Bike Repair Station
Showers
Lockers
Amenities that complement long-term bike parking support and
encourage people to bike. These amenities increase comfort and
enable people to trust that their needs will be met if they bike. Those
needs include a place to perform bike maintenance if they have
mechanical issues, showers for those traveling more than 5 miles to
work, and lockers to store their gear and change of clothes.
Compact bike repair stations can be purchased
through manufacturers who also sell bike
racks. These bike repair stations act as a stand
to support the bike during repair. The repair
stations also include an air pump and several
tools to perform basic bike maintenance when
needed.
For people traveling 5+ miles to work,
having a shower available is really important.
In Washington County, the nature of the
development and the location of existing
industry results in many commuters biking
5+ miles to work. If your business is located
on the edge of the city, providing showers for
employees is important to keep in mind.
Providing basic lockers for employees to store
their items is an important and affordable way to
support people to commute to work or school
by bike.
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Inverted U and A Racks
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Inverted U and A racks are some of the
most common racks.
Cost: Inverted U and A racks typically cost
$200 each.
Ease of Use: Inverted U and A racks are
easy to use when they’re designed right.
Sometimes they can be too narrow causing
difficulties supporting the bike. A racks
have the cross bar for extra space for
locking the bike.
Versatility: Inverted U racks are easy to
install and can fit anywhere.
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Short-Term Customer Parking
Staple Rack
Providing bike parking for customers supports and increases
clientele. Short-term bike parking should be located by the entrance
and easy for people to use. There are many options for short-term
bike parking and there are bike racks that should be avoided.
Staple racks are a standard racks that holds two bikes. These racks
are about as basic as you can get and the best designed for bikes.
Cost: These racks typically cost $200-$300 each.
Ease of Use: This is the widest rack of all the individual short-term
racks. Its width makes parking a bike easier, because there is more
room to support the bike and more locations to lock up the bike.
Versatility: These staple racks are easy to install and can fit
anywhere.
Post and Loop Rack
Post and Loop racks are not very common and slowly phasing out.
Cost: Probably the cheapest option and cost around $150.
Ease of Use: These racks can be designed poorly if not wide enough.
The width of these racks makes supporting a bike difficult.
Versatility: Post and Loop racks are easy to
install and can fit in just about any location.
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Custom Artistic Racks
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Bike Corral
Custom, artistic racks are a fun way to be creative with bike parking.
Cost: More expensive than standard racks.
Ease of Use: The most important guideline
to follow is that it remains simple, easy to
use, and it that it has 2 points within the
rack to support a bike safely.
Versatility: Dependent on the design.
Bike corrals are a simple way of providing a lot of bike parking in
one space. With many bikes parked together, rather individually and
separated, you also get the added benefit of increased safety.
Cost: These racks cost about $1000, but will hold 10-12 bikes.
Ease of Use: Bike corrals are easy to use and can come assembled
with the recommended space in between the racks built into the
design or individual racks can be installed next to each other.
Versatility: Bike corrals that are already assembled can be installed
on asphalt. This is
different than most
racks which have to be
installed on concrete.
Do Not Install Racks
Installation Dimensions
These racks are all examples of
those that shouldn’t be used.
Even though they look like they
can hold many bikes, the way
they’re designed makes using
them hard and can result in
damage to the bike.
Below are the basic dimensions any bike rack installation should
follow. There should be a 4 foot by 6 foot clear zone surrounding
each individual rack. When installing multiple racks, the same
guidance should be followed.
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BUILDING
ENTRANCE
Extend curb for bike parking by entrance.
BUILDING
ENTRANCE
Install a bike corral within
an existing parking space
Add speedbumps as a
barrier & extend walkway
BUILDING
ENTRANCE
Install a bike corral adjacent to the sidewalk,
if the parking lot is small and the distance to
the entrance is comfortably walkable.
Could complement
an adjacent bus stop
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How to Retrofit
Build Curb Extensions
Connect to Pedestrian Facilities
Safety in Numbers
Retrofitting existing strip malls and suburban development is a
crucial aspect of developing bike parking in Washington County.
Due to the development pattern, there isn’t much right of way
available for bike parking. Instead there is space for development
within parking lots and private property. Below are a few options
depicting how this can be achieved. Additionally, it is important to
adhere to the following, 1) connect to pedestrian facilities and 2)
keep in mind“safety in numbers.”
Build pedestrian connections from the bike parking to give people a
more comfortable option than walking through the parking lot.
When bike parking is built for large quantities it increases safety and
prevents theft. The more infrastructure built increases the number of
people who bike, and will therefore increase safety for all road users.
Use Parking Spaces
Build Adjacent to the Sidewalk
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Local Examples
Customer Bike Parking
East Portland Pilot Project - Portland
Photo credit: David Hampsten, PBOT
There are examples of great bike parking in Washington County
and the Portland area. Visit these locations for inspiration and to
learn from others who have successfully implemented bike parking.
The following are examples of short-term bike parking, long-term
employee parking, and an exterior shelter.
In 2014, the Portland Bureau of
Transportation implemented
a pilot project in East Portland.
Their goal was to assist business
owners to bring parking to the
area. The development patterns
of the area are similar to
Washington County’s. The bike
parking was installed in existing
parking spaces and within
private property. 84 spaces we
installed during this pilot. The
locations of these bike racks and
more information about that the
project can be found at https://
www.portlandoregon.gov/
transportation/article/496633.
Employee Bike Parking
Sheltered Bike Parking
The Round - Beaverton
Pacific University - Forest Grove
Photo credit: Shelley Oylear,
Washington County
Photo credit: Westside Transportation
Alliance
Sheltered bike parking has
been installed in Forest
Grove in conjunction with
Pacific University, TriMet, and
GroveLink Transit. This is an
example of attractive, sheltered
bike parking that supports a lot
of use due to the proximity to
transit and a university.
At the Beaverton Round,
located at the Beaverton
Central MAX Station, bike
parking has been installed to
support the employees at the
Round. This bike parking is a
good example of a bike room
that supports a large number of
bikes. The bike room is secure
and can only be accessed using
a passcode. It was built centrally
within the development and is
located adjacent to the parking
garage.
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Huntco Supply Co.
PO Box 10385 Portland OR 97201 (503)224.8700
Albina Pipe Bending Co., Inc.
12080 SW Myslony St. Tualatin, OR. 97062 (866)252.4628
Columbia Cascade
1300 SW 6th Ave. #310 Portland, OR 97201 (503)223.1157
Cora Bike Rack Inc.
PO Box 9844 Seattle, WA 98109 (800)354 8624
Creative Metalworks
P.O. Box 565 Dayton, OR 97115 (888)245.3729 creativemetalworksllc.com
CycleSafe, Inc.
5211 Cascade Rd. Suite 210 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (888)950.6531 cyclesafe.com
Dero Bike Racks
2657 32nd Ave S Minneapolis MN 55406 (800)891.9298 dero.com
Bike Arc
102 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 (877)545.5303 bikearc.com
albinapipebending.com
columbia-cascade.com
cora.com
huntco.com
Bike Racks
Interior Bike Storage
Exterior Bike Shelters
Bike Storage Lockers
Bike Repair Stations
Artistic Racks
Madrax
1080 Uniek Dr. Waunekee, WI 53597 (800)448.7931 madrax.com
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Bike Parking Manufacturers
There are a number of companies, locally and across the US, that
provide high quality bike parking and accessories. Listed below are
those companies with their corresponding services.
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Parkit Bike Racks
20 N Lincoln St. Batavia, IL 60510 (877)249.0479
Peak Racks
637 Woodbridge St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805)235.8812
Radius Pipe Bending
93192 Prairie Rd. Junction City, OR 97448 (541)998.9700
Saris Cycling Group
5253 Verona Rd. Madison WI 53711 (800)783.7257
Sportworks Northwest Inc.
15540 Wood-Red Rd Woodinville, WA 98072 (425)483.7000
Urban Racks
177-936 Peace Portal Drive Blain, WA 98230 (888)717.8881
Velodrome Shelters
32 Ann Street Clifton, New Jersey 07130 (973)264.9100
Bike Racks
Interior Bike Storage
Exterior Bike Shelters
Bike Storage Lockers
Bike Repair Stations
Artistic Racks
parkitbikeracks.com
peakracks.com
radiuspipe.com
sarisparking.com
sportworks.com
urbanracks.com
velodomeshelters.com
Park-a-Bike
2021 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 (800)481.8524 parkabike.com
Palmer Group
1072 Folsom Suite 328 San Francisco, CA 94103 (888)764.2453 bikeparking.com
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Installation Procedures
1. Review installation procedures delineated
within the Community Development Code of
the local jurisdiction.
2. Contact manufacturer who sold the bike
racks. Some of the manufacturers offer
installation services, in addition to their
product.
3. New Development – If installing bike parking
as part of a new development, all bike parking
will be reviewed at the time of the site plan
application.
4. Existing Development – If installing bike
parking as part of an existing development,
contact the local jurisdiction for the permitting
process.
5. Pay any associated permitting fees.
6. Additional tips – It is important for bike
parking to be secure to the ground. Most
of the racks are only secure when installed
with concrete. Be sure to review the review
the construction material required (concrete
or asphalt), the thickness of the concrete or
asphalt, and the size of the hardware.
You have the bike rack,
what’s next?
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Bicycle parking policies, requirements and codes should be based on best
practices and a city’s bicycling potential. The following sample policies
were developed with a survey of best practices in the United States
and Canada, a review of academic research, and based on professional
experience. Requirements are discussed in units of measurement and rates
of required parking.
APBP recommends that bicycle parking policies and codes:
• Specify number of bicycle spaces by land use.
• Require long-term parking for all work places, transit stations and
multi-unit residential.
• Require adequate short-term parking for other land uses.
• Provide site planning requirements.
• Provide rack and locker design requirements.
A definition of the following words Is offered at the end of this chapter:
code, policy, regulation, and requirement. See Appendix B of the guide for
a sample methodology for programming bicycle parking quantities for a
building or cluster of buildings.
Unit of Measurement
To identity the rates of bicycle parking, cities can use several different
units of measurement including a percentage of auto parking, unit count,
proportion of building square footage, and building occupancy. Because
most American cities have followed policies that increase the overall
supply of car parking, simple policies linking bicycle parking requirements
to automobile parking requirements have been reasonably effective in
many cases. However, bicycle parking requirements based on auto parking
can pose problems. Auto demand and parking rates are not necessarily an
indicator of bicycle parking need and the relationship between the two is
not clearly understood. Looking to the future, if a city adopts automobile
parking maximums or reduces parking requirements in, an attempt to
encourage other modes of transport, the amount of bicycle parking is also
reduced, which is counterintuitive to the goal of promoting other modes,
particularly bicycling.
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Appendix A: Recommended Bike
Parking Requirements
An excerpt from APBP’s Bike Parking Guide, 2nd
Edition2
Rates of bicycle parking based directly on unit count, the proportion of
building square footage, and building occupancy are better indicators of
demand. Additionally, these units of measurement are commonly used
during plan chock and can therefore be easily integrated into the planning
process.
Sample Rates of Parking
Rates of bicycle parking should meet current demand at a minimum,
and should also meet goals for future mode share. The following policies
are bused on bust practices in North America. The requirements are
appropriate for cities with a current bicycle commute mode share between
one and five percent.
Recommended policies are based on the following factors:
1. North American best practices
2. Bicycle mode share goal of five percent (commute trips)
3. US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) credit levels for alternative transportation
4. Bicycle ownership rates
In most cases, the following requirements meet the US Green Building
Council’s (LEED standards for one credit towards alternative transportation.
LEED is a program designed to act as a sustainability measurement for
building design and construction.
Some additional considerations:
• Additional bicycle parking could be used as a condition of approval for
projects requiring a conditional use permit
• Consider developing bicycle parking plans for neighborhood
commercial districts to meet need in the public right of way.
• Review rates in conjunction with bicycle master plan updates or at
least every five years.
• Square feet can be measured in gross square feet, net square feet, or
whatever measure square feet the local planning department uses.
• Whether required or not, developers, owners and managers of
privately owned commercial properties can benefit financially
by providing convenient and secure bicycle parking for tenants,
employees and customers.
For further expertise, refer to the APBP Bike Parking Guide, 2nd
Edition at http://www.apbp.org/default.asp?page=publications.
17. REIMAGINE SUBURBAN BIKE PARKING WESTSIDE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE2015 WESTSIDE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE 2015 REIMAGINE SUBURBAN BIKE PARKING
Mission: To work directly with employers and employees to
enhance economic opportunity, improve health, and foster a livable
community via transportation options.
Website: www.wta-tma.org
Contact Information: (503)906.7961 or wta@wta-tma.org
Mission: To promote bicycle transportation, protect bicyclists’rights
and improve bicycling conditions throughout Washington County,
Oregon through education, advocacy and community.
Website: www.washcobtc.org
Contact Information: (503)844.9740 or info@washcobtc.org
Mission: To create healthy, sustainable communities by making
bicycling safe, convenient and accessible.
Website: www.btaoregon.org
Contact Information: (503)226.0676 or membership@btaoregon.org
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Supporting Organizations
Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA)
Washington County Bicycle Transportation
Coalition (WashCoBTC)
Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA)
In Washington County there are a few organizations that provide
bike safety and education programs, can engage with employees,
or promote biking at events. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance,
Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition, and the
Westside Transportation alliance are all available as resources as
you’re installing bike parking, encouraging customers or employees
to use them, or educating the bike rack users on biking safely.
Sources
1. Andersen, Michael, and Mary Lauran Hall. Protected Bike Lanes
Mean Business. Rep. Portland, OR: People for Bikes and Alliance
for Walking and Biking, 2014. Print.
2. Anderson, Eric. Bike Parking Guidelines. Rep. 2nd ed. Cedarburg,
WI: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, 2010.
Print.
3. Cohen, Scott.“The City of Portland, Oregon.”PBOT Active
Transportation News. City of Portland Bureau of Transportation,
21 July 2014. Web. 22 June 2015.
4. City of Beaverton. Community Development Department.
Development Code. Beaverton, OR: City of Beaverton, Feb. 2015.
Web. 22 June 2015.
5. City of Hillsboro. Planning Department. Community
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6. City of Tigard. Community Development Department.
Development Code. Tigard, OR: City of Tigard, Feb. 2014. Web. 22
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