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Installation - of Furniture in the Environment

1. Cycle racks should be anchored (bolted to the ground or embedded in concrete) so that they cannot be removed from the ground or fixing surface.^[1]
2. If racks are bolted to the ground, anti-theft bolts should be used, or the heads otherwise adapted to prevent unscrewing. Bolted down stands are more secure when used in a grouped “toast rack” formation, rather than individually.^[2] High security bolts should be used (e.g. m10 Rawbolts).^[3]
3. If an embedded mounting is used; foot plates, or the addition of pins through the stand legs greatly increases security. Do not surface mount on tarmac ^[4] or paving slabs^[5].
4. Stands should be embedded into at least 250mm of concrete.^[6]
5. Where racks are fixed to the ground care should be taken not to damage other structures (e.g. underground pipes). ^[7].
6. Paving is not required, but the outside ground surface shall be finished or planted in a way that avoids mud and dust.^[8]
7. Avoid obstructing passageways or increasing hazards for other users.^[9]
8. Where the ground is not horizontal, install cycle racks at right angles to the slope to prevent bikes from rolling away.^[10]
9. If bike parking facilities are located within auto parking areas, then they should be separated by a physical barrier such as curbs, wheel stops, poles or other similar features.^[11]
10. If 10 or more bicycle spaces are required, then at least 50 percent of the bicycle spaces must be covered.^[12] Covering the compound with a clear material will make users feel more secure, as well as protect parked bikes from the weather, and make cycling to work much more attractive.^[13]
11. If motor vehicle parking is covered, required bicycle parking must also be covered.^[14]
12. Bicycle parking should be covered to protect cycles against the weather.^[15]

References

1. ↑ Pedestrian and Cycling Information Center (2007).Sheffield City Council (2007).Bristol City Council: A Guide to Cycle Parking Provision (2005). London Cycling Campaign (2001). Sustrans Cycle Parking Sheet FF37 (2004). Transport for London (2006). Workplace Cycle Parking Guide. Bicycle Parking and Security Association: Quality Cycle Parking Standard (2003).City of Portland Office of Transportation Bicycle Masterplan (1995). Safe Routes to Schools (2007). New York City Bicycle Masterplan (1997).
2. ↑ Bristol City Council: A Guide to Cycle Parking Provision (2005). London Cycling Campaign (2001). Haringey Council (2006). Appendix 1 – Parking Standards. Chester City Council Supplementary Planning Guidance: Parking Provision within Developments within Chester (2003).Lancaster University Cycle Parking Improvement Strategy (2007). Transport for London (2006). Workplace Cycle Parking Guide.
3. ↑ London Cycling Campaign (2001).
4. ↑ Bristol City Council: A Guide to Cycle Parking Provision (2005).
5. ↑ Transport for London (2006). Workplace Cycle Parking Guide.
6. ↑ London Cycling Campaign (2001).
7. ↑ Transport for London (2006). Workplace Cycle Parking Guide.
8. ↑ Sustrans Cycle Parking Sheet FF37 (2004).
9. ↑ Cambridgeshire Travel for Work Partnership (2007). Sustrans Cycle Parking Sheet FF37 (2004). Sustrans (2007). Chapter 9 - Signing, Parking and Other Details.
10. ↑ Cambridgeshire Travel for Work Partnership (2007).
11. ↑ Santa Cruz California Bicycle Parking Ordinance (2007).
12. ↑ City of Portland Office of Transportation Bicycle Masterplan (1995).
13. ↑ Transport for London (2006). Workplace Cycle Parking Guide.
14. ↑ City of Portland Office of Transportation Bicycle Masterplan (1995).
15. ↑ Stutman, M. (2003). Planning for the Bicycle: Parking Issues and facilities Planning at the University of Waterloo. New South Wales Parking Guidelines (2005). Pedestrian and Cycling Information Center (2007). International Bike Fund (2007).