The provision of convenient and secure bicycle parking facilities at major locations is a key strategy to encourage cycling. Bicycle parking facilities are designed based on various criteria such as duration of parking, level of security required, land use, level of weather protection needed, availability of space, cost and issues related to maintenance. This chapter explains the various aspects of bicycle parking that including bicycle racks, bicycle lockers, bicycle stations and suggested bicycle parking facilities for the Indian context. Bicycle rack design covers strategies for demarcation of the bicycle parking area, material of bicycle racks, types of bicycle rack mounts, surface materials for bicycle racks, types of bicycle racks and space requirements. Bicycle locker design covers material used, locking mechanisms, types of bicycle locker and space requirements. Bicycle station design includes general design principles for these long-term storage facilities and a few case studies.
Bicycle Parking Facilities
Design Science and Innovation
Bicycling Infrastructure Design for Indian Cities and Emerging Economies ; Chapter : 5 ; 125-163
2022-04-27
39 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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