Classification of Bicycle Parking Facilities

CLASS

DESCRIPTION

MAIN USER TYPES

CYCLE-WORKS PRODUCTS

1

Individual cycle-lockers

Commuters at:
Rail stations
Universities and Hospitals
Large employers

cycle-safe® Locker
BikeAway Locker
BykeBin Locker

Domestic Premises BikeBunker

2

Integral frame-locking units, with optional storage box.

Locked compounds, with communal access using duplicate keys, or smart-cards

Employees
Students
Commuters
Leisure users
Retail users
Domestic

Josta Compounds

Shelters

Manned facilities Commuters Bike Centres

3

Facilities to which the bicycle frame and wheels can be locked

Shoppers.
Short stay users & visitors.
Sites where there is likely to be supervision of the parking facilities

'Rounded-A' rack
'Sheffield' Stand

Recommended Options:

  • Nylon coating
  • Horizontal bar

With thanks to:
Metro: Seattle Transit Agency - Bicycle Parking guidelines
University of Washington: Seattle - Bicycle Parking Guidelines
Seattle Engineering Department: Bicycle Guidelines

South Australia Bicycle Parking Facilities: Guidelines
Bicycle Parking: Australian Standard AS2890.3