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sarns2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe CycleSafe’ Home Bike Parking Planning Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions July 27, 2018 Bike parking space requirements vary based on the type of bike parking used. This bicycle parking layout and design guide illustrates the amount of space used by bikes parked in various bike racks and bike lockers. The bike parking dimensions in this article are general guidelines. Be sure to consult local building codes and ordinances before installing bike parking, Bike Locker Dimensions Two Bikes The footprint of a single stand-alone CycleSafe ProPark Bike Locker that parks two bikes is 41 ‘4 inches wide by 77 % inches long. A six-foot access lane is recommended for both doors. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! ane sans2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe an-1i2" 6' Access 6' Access Show Me the Features and Options of Single-Tier Bike Lockers Four Bikes Double-tier bike lockers enable the parking of four bikes in the same square footage as two bikes. The total footprint of a double-tier bike locker is a bit larger because a ten-foot access lane is recommended for both doors. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! ana, sans2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe 41-1/2" 10’ Access 77-518" 10’ Access Let Me See Features and Benefits of Double-Tier Bike Lockers Bike Locker Bank Layout Modular bicycle lockers can be connected side-by-side to form a space-efficient locker bank. The end units are 40 inches wide. Each additional unit is 38 inches. A six-foot access lane in front of bike lockers doors is recommended. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! ane sans2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe 10 Bike Capacity 6 Bike Capacity & g RB 2 & 5 g fo < 8 2 g Bike U-Rack Dimensions Horizontal Bike Rack Footprint The footprint of two bikes parked at a bike U-rack is 32 inches by 84 inches. Be sure to include an access area of a minimum of 4 feet 6 inches at each end of the rack. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! ana sans2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe > ~— 4’ 6" Access 46" Access Show Me Options for Horizontal Bike Storage Bike U-Rack Setback Bike U-racks accommodate two bicycles per rack, securing both the wheel and frame. This increased stability helps prevent colliding bikes and is safer for pedestrian traffic aisles. Bike U-racks should be installed three feet apart. A six-foot walkway clearance to the street curb is standard, while an access lane between bikes in U-racks can be as little as 4 feet 6 inches. Minimum bike U-rack setback from a building wall is two feet, but three feet improves access while bikes are parked. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! siz sans2019 Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe CURB ' 60" walkway Standard Clearance Street Corner & Building Setbacks t u gor 96" CURB ae" eo Minimum -— Walkway a 46" 106" ¢ Isle Width Clearance art Miia [* Width -- 70 r PE is ce | 60" aye) | ¢ t t ei 30 ec (20'Min) Le Vertical Bike Rack Footprint The footprint of two bikes parked in bike wall racks is 32 inches by 40 inches. A four-foot minimum access lane is recommended. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! ena sans2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe 2 4’ Access Let Me View Vertical Bike Rack Options Bike Wall Rack Layout Designed to free up floor space in bike rooms, the bike wall rack parks a bike vertically against the wall. Simply roll the bike up to the rack by the back wheel and set the front wheel into the rack, Lock to secure both the wheel and the frame. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! m2 sarns2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe (side view) (front view) fs'-| || Bike wall racks at a forty-five degree angle can narrow bike parking dimensions and widen pedestrian aisles. 45° Angle Increases Aisle Width 110" 48" Minimum (top view) Ml 72" Maximum T Show Me Different Types of Angled Bike Racks itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! ana race Parner Ons erin yee High-Density Bike Rack Footprint High-density bike racks are also great for bike rooms. Two-tier bike parking fits twice as many bikes in the same footprint, Four bikes can be parked in less than 14 square feet, plus the six- foot access lane. 118" 69 5/8" 6 Access Help Me Understand High-Density Bike Racks itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! on ranaa0se be ating ays and Design ners Ges Bike Shelter Footprint Bike shelters are often modular and can vary in size. The two-top CyclePort Bike Shelter is 76 inches by 67 % inches. A bike shelter of this size can fit four bikes. Bike U-racks are often used in bike shelters for horizontal bike parking. Bike shelters can also have vertical bike parking with a bike wall rack frame. Access eS Show Me Options for Modular Bike Shelters Bike Corral Dimensions A bicycle corral is on-street bike parking the same width as a car parallel parking lane, and the length of one or two car parking spots. Paint, flexible bollards, parking blocks, or landscape elements differentiate the bike corral from the roadway. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! son sarns2019 ‘Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | CycleSafe Bike parking in a corral is typically inverted U-shaped bike racks that are surface or in-ground mounted, or bike U-racks on rails. Bike corrals usually contain 5 to 12 racks to park 10 to 24 bikes. Bike Corral Placement Guidelines © Have atleast 5 feet of unobstructed clearance to utilities, loading zones, or handicapped parking spaces. © Be at least 15 feet from any fire hydrant, * Be at least 60 feet from any bus stops or shelters. Bike Corral Dimensions for a Single Car Parking Spot * Bike corral width: 240 inches (20 feet) * Bike corral width: 96 inches (8 feet) Pore Neuneer J_~— ay STREET Show Me the Advantages of Bike Corals TALK TO A BIKE PARKING LAYOUT AND DESIGN SPECIALIST itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! we sanarore Bike Parking Layout and Design Dimensions | GyeleSate Ifyou have questions about bike parking dimensions, or space requirements for your next bicycle parking project, feel free to contact CycleSafe for a consultation. Categories: Bike Parking Planning, Bike Storage, Urban Planning Reduce Your Parking Lot Footprint with Employee Perks: How to Convince Your Bike Lockers Employer to Install Secure Bike Parking nlo. itpsaeyclesate.com/bike-parking-dimensions! rane

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