This document discusses improving bicycle parking and its impact on public spaces. It outlines a 6 step policy process for developing bicycle parking strategies that include: 1) putting bicycle parking on the policy agenda, 2) taking an integral approach, 3) analyzing current issues, 4) setting goals, 5) implementing solutions, and 6) evaluating outcomes. The document also discusses practical considerations for bicycle parking including user preferences, space efficiency, visibility, and combining parking with other amenities. Effective communication is highlighted as important for promoting bicycle parking facilities.

1. Bicycle Parking
and the quality of Public Space
Ron Bissels - Concept Manager Bicycle Parking, VelopA
Natasja Boekel – Export Manager, Jan Kuipers Nunspeet
Mark Pruijssen – Export Manager, Falco

2. My Transport

3. Content
 Quality of public space
 Human factors
 Bicycle parking policy
 Practical issues
 Communication

4. Quality of public space

5. Imagine what could happen if we would
build our cities on joy and happiness…

6. It is difficult to create a place
where nobody wants to be;
and somehow we always
manage to do so.
William H. Whyte

7. People appreciate places the best
when they can sit there and eat.
The most evident appreciation shows
when they take of their shoes.

8. Public
Space
and
bicycles

9. Who is THE cyclist?

10. The image grows..

11. THE cyclist
does not exist….
..nor does
THE bicycle

12. Every group has
its own bicycle

13. Every parking facility has its own user distance

14. Every parking facility has its own parking time

15. Need for regulation

16. Bicycle parking policy
Step 1: Bicycle parking on the agenda
Step 2: Integral approach
Step 3: Analysis and solutions
Step 4: Policy goals
Step 5: Implementation
Step 6: Evaluation

17. Step 1:
Bicycle parking on the agenda
 Lack of space
 Theft prevention
 Quality of public space

18. Step 2:
Integral approach
 Accessibility
 Air quality
 Investments/economy
 …….

19. Step 3:
Analysis
 # Stolen bikes
 Use of existing facilities
 Illegal parking
 Complaints
 “Orphan bikes”

20. Step 4:
Policy targets: Develop stragey
 Spacial priorities
 Technical levels of quality
and financial aspects
 Policy characteristics
 Structural policy attention

21. Step 4:
Policy goals: Financing
 Local government
 Direct interest parties
 Combination with advertising

22. Step 5:
Implementation: Natural allies
 Police/fire brigade/
ambulance organisation
 Employment projects
 Shopkeepers/
project developers
 Residents
 Cyclists association

23. Step 5:
Implementation: Research results, facts &
figures
 Handbooks
 Lessons learned
 Quality standard
“Fietsparkeur”

24. Step 5:
Implementation: Control and exploitation

25. Step 6:
Evaluation: Monitoring parking behavior
 Occupancy degree
 Satisfaction
 Parking time
 Internal use of facilities

26. Step 6:
Evaluation:
Maintenance program
 Maintenance
 Balance supply and demand
 Enforcement

27. Practical issues
Bikers don’t park around
the corner

28. Practical issues
Find combination possibilities

29. Practical issues
Mark (un)wanted places:
 Red carpet in Groningen
 Bike section in Amsterdam
 Printed road signs in Utrecht

30. Practical issues
Pay attention to different models
and different use

31. Practical issues
Post parking

32. Practical issues
No post = no bicycle

33. Practical issues
Fences attract
bicycles

34. Practical issues
Create extra space for bicycle
parking:
 Materialising in Ede,
Veenendaal and The Hague
 Peak racks in Groningen

35. Practical issues
Cyclists prefer to park
their bikes next to another

36. Practical issues

37. Peak racks
Before After

38. Communication

39. Levels of sophistication
 Cyclists prefer stands  High low racks save a lot of space
 User friendly  And help to park orderly
 But space inefficient
 And a “messy” public
space
 Two tier parking systems are the most
efficient
 Very user friendly these days

40. Promote parking facilities; make them visible

41. From the streets

42. Combine services
 Bicycle parking
 Public toilet
 Lockers
 Newspapers
 Bike repair
 Bike rental

43. Start young

44. Located in Vriezenveen Located in Nunspeet
Located in Leiderdorp
Founded in 1951 Founded in 1929
Founded in 1959
Branches in the Branches in the
Netherlands, United Sites in the Netherlands, Netherlands and
Kingdom, Germany and Belgium and Germany Germany
Denmark
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Representations together throughout Western
throughout Western Europe
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Quality, versatility and
Partners on a journey to 2 brands sustainability
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45. Questions?