Bike Parking / Rack
ELM-BPR-40 Recommended Element
Bike Parking / Rack
A fixed rack or set of racks, most commonly an inverted-U or similar design, providing a place to lock a bicycle, typically installed on a sidewalk or in a dedicated on-street corral.
Why this pattern exists
Reliable, well-designed bike parking is a necessary complement to any bike facility investment; without a secure place to park at the destination end of a trip, the quality of the route traveled matters less. This pattern exists to document rack design and placement considerations at the individual fixture level, distinct from the larger corral or secure-parking facility patterns it may be part of.1
Key considerations
- Rack design should support the bike frame at two points, an inverted-U or similar design, rather than a wheel-bender style that provides inadequate support and can damage wheels
- Placement should avoid obstructing the sidewalk’s required pedestrian clear path of travel
- Should be sited near actual destinations and entrances, not tucked away in low-visibility, low-security locations
Related patterns
Bike Parking Corral (FAC-BPC-08), Secure Bike Parking/Bike Station (FAC-SBP-10) (Facility-scale patterns this pattern is a component of)