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Introduction
11.1 Cycle theft is a major problem and concerns most cyclists. The provision of carefully planned, secure parking facilities can help to reduce this concern and may also help promote the use of cycle routes. A beneficial effect of providing designated parking areas may be a reduction in haphazard chaining of cycles to railings, drain pipes and lighting columns, thus removing clutter and inconvenience to pedestrians and frontagers.
Legal Requirements
11.2 Part IV of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 enables the provision of off-street parking places for vehicles and authorises the use of any part of a road as a parking place.
11.3 These powers are extended by Section 63 of the Act to enable the provision, in roads and elsewhere, of stands and racks for cycles. This section also applies to roads which have been pedestrianised by an Order under Section 203 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.
11.4 Where there are existing waiting and loading restrictions in force, cycles, like other vehicles, may not be parked on the carriageway or the footway of a road.
11.5 However, on-street cycle parking can be accommodated either through an exemption to the existing waiting and loading Orders or by additional Orders designating part of the road for cycle parking only.
Traffic Signs
11.6 Diagram Nos. 968 or 968.1 should be used to sign cycle parking places. Direction signs to Diagram Nos. 2604 and 2603 may be used to direct cyclists to cycle parking areas. The word ‘Free’ may be included if appropriate.
Parking Requirements
11.7 Parking facilities should be:
(i) Conveniently located;
(ii) Secure;
(iii) Easy to use;
(iv) Adequately lit;
(v) Well signed and, preferably,
(vi) Sheltered.
11.8 Ideally a cycle parking facility should allow for the frame and both wheels to be locked to the fixture. Cycle stands which only grip the cycle by a wheel (these include concrete slots) are not recommended as they offer only limited security and can result in damage to wheel rims.
11.9 When designing parking facilities the space required for a parked cycle should be taken as 1,800mm (length) by 600mm (width).
11.10 It is recommended that parking facilities should be located as close as possible to the entrance of the establishment they are intended to serve in order that convenience and security may be maximised. Where possible they should be placed so that they may be overlooked by occupiers of the buildings or be in clear view of pedestrians.
11.11 Stands placed in dark recesses or at the rear of car parks will not be attractive in terms of security and are therefore unlikely to be used.
11.12 Cycle stands should be placed carefully in relation to their surroundings. The appearance of cycle stands may be enhanced by incorporating them into wider environmental improvement schemes. Care should be taken to ensure that any stand provided does not obstruct pedestrians or incorporate dangerous projections.
Parking Standards
11.13 Cycle parking is generally required for 3 time periods:
(i) Short Term : < 2 hours;
(ii) Medium Term : 2 - 12 Hours;
(iii) Long Term : > 12 Hours.
11.14 Short to Medium Term Parking:
11.15 Short to medium term parking facilities are generally used at:
(i) Public Transport Interchanges (Railway Stations, Light Rail Stations, Guided Bus Stations, Coach Stations, Major Bus Stops);
(ii) Public Buildings (Central Government, Local Government, Health Facilities);
(iii) Workplaces (Public, Private and Voluntary Organisations);
(iv) Education Facilities (Primary, Secondary and Further Education);
(v) Shops and Shopping Centres;
(vi) Parks and Leisure Facilities, and
(vii) Places of Entertainment
11.16 Designs should aim to be:-
(i) Secure;
(ii) Vandal-proof;
(iii) Well lit;
(iv) Easy to use, and
(v) Accessible.
11.17 Sheffield stands and wall loops are recommended, preferably situated as close to the destination point as possible, in frequent well signed small groups within appropriately illuminated areas.
11.18 Sheffield Stand: A typical Sheffield Stand layout is shown on Figure 11.1. The stand provides good support to the cycle and allows the cyclist to secure both the frame and wheels without risk of damage.
11.19 Stands should be 750mm high and a minimum of 700mm long. A desirable minimum distance of 1,000mm should be provided between stands to accommodate two cycles per stand. Stand ends should either be embedded in concrete, bolted to the ground or welded to parallel bars at ground level to form a ‘toast rack’ system. Adequate space should be provided at either end of the stand to enable cycles to be easily removed. (Desirable minimum 500mm).
Figure 11.1: Sheffield Stand
11.20 Wall Loops: Wall loops (or locking rings) are simple, relatively inexpensive and may be more appropriate than Sheffield stands in areas where pavement widths are restricted. Refer to Figure 11.2. They may also be less environmentally intrusive than Sheffield stands in certain circumstances.
11.21 The disadvantage with wall loops is that an excessively long chain is required to secure both the cycle wheels and the frame. Therefore, in the majority of circumstances wall loops are likely to only offer a limited level of security.
11.22 Loops should be 750mm from the ground, project no more than 50mm from the wall, and be a minimum of 1,800mm apart.
Figure 11.2: Wall Loops
11.23 Medium to Long Term Parking:
11.24 Medium to long term parking facilities are generally required at:
(i) Major transport Interchanges (Railway Stations, Coach Stations, Airports, Ferry Ports);
(ii) Student Halls of Residence;
(iii) Private Residences;
(iv) Hotels and Hostels, and
(v) Camping and Holiday Sites.
11.25 In addition to the requirements for short-medium stay parking, designs should aim to provide:-
(i) Higher level of security;
(ii) Weather protection, and
(iii) Storage areas.
11.26 Cycle lockers, cycle stores (compounds) or supervised areas within car parks are likely to be more appropriate than unsupervised Sheffield stands as they provide increased security and storage facilities. Where necessary, location of Sheffield stands near to luggage lockers may be used.
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