There are plenty of reasons for adding on-street bike parking. Not only is it a great way to increase the availability of short-term bike parking spaces without taking up sidewalk space, but it has also been shown to have a positive economic impact as well.

But before you get street bike racks and put them in car parking spots, there are additional considerations you’ll want to address first. Watch this video to learn more about planning for this type of bike parking.

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After you’ve made the decision to move forward with creating street bike parking, the biggest challenge to tackle is where? Consider these factors to locate the best place to put up bike corrals.

Feedback from Businesses or Business Associations
If there were a chance that more customers could park right in front or near their store, many businesses would be open to that opportunity. Working with business owners on location selection opens the dialogue for the business to possibly fund part, or all, of the corral. Maintenance agreements could also be reached that outline how will the corral be maintained.
Convenience is Another Factor
The placement of bike parking will likely be tied to popular locations. The corral should then be located as close to an entrance as possible or placed where it can benefit multiple businesses in the same area.

Although these bike parking spaces can benefit several near-by businesses, know that most people are unlikely to park their bicycles more than 100 feet from their destination. If there are additional businesses or points of interest beyond this distance, consider also adding corrals close to these locations. Or they may not receive the benefit.

Street Corners Are Also Prime Real Estate for On-street Bike Parking
Favoring street corners as a placement for corrals is a good practice because of the improved visibility. It will be easier for cyclists to see as they approach. Especially compared to if it were located between parked cars. Vehicles and pedestrians can also more easily see cyclists leaving the corral.

Additionally, vehicles will have improved sightlines to other traffic at intersections. Something that can be significantly reduced when large vehicles are parked on the corners of streets.
Main Travel Corridors Should Also Be Favored
It’s highly recommended that on-street parking be placed on streets that carry higher volumes of traffic. Cyclists will likely already be on these paths and will easily see the bicycle parking area.

Placing them on side streets could increase the distance from the entrance or reduce their visibility. To the point where they’re ignored and bicycles end up on the sidewalk locked to street signs, fencing, site furniture, or other items not intended for parking bicycles.

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