Using CALGreen Bike Parking Requirements as a Guide The 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) has mandatory bike parking requirements for non-residential structures. These regulations provide a good guidelines for the minimum recommended mix of short- and long-term secure bike parking for non-residential structures in all states. Two of CALGreen’s objectives were to reduce…
Six million Americans commute to work by bike. Yet, another 21 million have indicated that they would bike to work if their employer offered certain amenities such as secure bike parking. As a bicyclist you may be one of those 21 million people who want to commute back and forth by bike to work but…
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…
The Parking Lot Diet More companies are providing secure bike parking for their employees. Biking to work promotes alternative transportation and an active lifestyle for healthy employees. Parking lots can be smaller, or fit more commuters, if bike lockers are provided. Space Required for 120 Cars vs 120 Bikes Shown above, replacing 120 car parking spaces,…
As leaders of innovation and security in the bike locker industry, CEO of CycleSafe, Richard Hartger, talks about its strategic partnership with Movatic to offer electronic access to bike lockers, the most advanced solution for bike lockers on the market. Movatic-powered lockers will allow cyclists to find, unlock, rent and pay for their bike locker…
Selecting the right bike locker depends on many factors. This guide will help you make the best decision when buying bike lockers for your site. The main advantage of bicycle lockers is that they meet Class I long-term security for bike parking, defined as two hours or more and protecting the entire bicycle and accessories…
Prior to this academic year, Wesleyan University often had more students enrolled than on-campus housing could accommodate. In an effort to remedy this situation, the University implemented a master plan initiative in 2004 which included additional housing to encourage students to live on site. The new Fauver Halls, named for their location on the University’s…
As communities continue to evolve, many organizations and cities are focused on identifying ways to support the movements of sustainability and alternative transportation. Currently, one of the most popular forms of alternative transportation is bicycling. Without a doubt, most everyone knows the benefits of cycling include a healthier lifestyle, fewer emissions, and lower stress levels,…
More people on bikes is a good thing, right? Well, bike advocates know that certain key pieces are particularly effective in encouraging more people to take up cycling. In addition to educational programs for cyclists and drivers alike and installing more bike lanes, secure bicycle parking is an important element to offer the cyclist peace…
A bike room in an office building, parking garage, apartment complex or college dormitory is a great way to add secure indoor bicycle storage. The right bike room layout can ensure bike parking is easy, safe, and secure. Talk to a Bike Room Design Specialist Bike Room Design Guidelines Site Locate the bike room near…
