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Conversely, where cycling is seen as an unwelcome or inappropriate activity, or there is a lack of knowledge about best practices, bicycle parking may simply not be provided or else placed at awkward, distant, and out-of-sight locations. Cyclists may be expressly forbidden from parking their bicycles
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from passers-by. Weather protection is also desirable. As a rule, where cycling is encouraged as an alternative to motoring, efforts should be made to make bicycle parking more convenient and attractive to use than nearby car parking arrangements. This usually means providing a wide distribution of
381: 219:'s Santa Barbara campus started confiscating bicycles parked at other than official bike racks. Some property owners or municipal authorities display signage on fencing to discourage bicyclists from locking their bicycles. 166:
Secure bicycle parking is arguably a key factor that influences the decision to cycle. To be considered secure, parking facilities must be of a suitable design; allowing the bicycle to be locked via the frame (see
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may also be provided. In some cases, large concentrations of bike parking may be more appropriate, sometimes being supervised and sometimes fee-based. Examples include bicycle parking stations at
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Bicycle Access to Public Transportation: Learning from Abroad by Michael Replogle, Journal of the Institute for Transportation Engineers, December 1992
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can often be retrofitted as cycle parking, offering advantages of location, cover, security, and parking for more people.
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of a locality. Secure bicycle parking is a factor that influences people's decision to cycle. Bicycle parking at
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Without organized parking facilities, bike parking can easily become a problem in densely populated areas.
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The first staffed bicycle parking facility in the United States was opened in Long Beach, California.
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visible, clearly designated parking spots, close to the entrances of destinations being served.
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Report: Ashcroft High School, Crawley Green Road. Discharge condition 3 (school travel plan)
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The space needed to park a single automobile can accommodate nearly a dozen bicycles.
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policies and regulations increasingly require provisions for bicycle parking in
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is a common practice and may be recognized through formal legal arrangements.
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Victoria Transportation Policy Institute TDM Encyclopedia - Bike parking
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at the most convenient locations. In April 2007, the authorities at the
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when they are not being used. Parking facilities for bicycles include
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Bicycle parking corral replacing a kerbside car parking space in
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Bicycle parking is an important part of a municipality's
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Integrating bicycles with other modes of transportation
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Bicycle parking is an important consideration for the
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with integrated bicycle lock ring (Montreal, Canada)
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Index


bicycle parking station
cycling infrastructure
bicycles
racks
lockers
parking stations
bicycle locks
bicycle theft
railings
street furniture
cyclability
mass transit
mixed-mode commuting
urban planning
bicycle transportation planning and engineering


cycling infrastructure
bicycle transportation engineering
car parks
town planning
new developments
mass transit
bike racks
bicycle parking stations
mixed-mode commuting
bicycle parking rack
passive security
bicycle lockers

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