Facility layout comparison
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Q: What's the best bike parking layout for my space? A: It depends.
Riders, architects, builders and property managers ask us how they can best use the space they have available for bike parking.
Well there are The Three Variables to consider:
- Capacity - Number of bikes you want to park
- Useability - Ease of use for the riders
- Cost - Your budget for the project
Four layouts for one space - Open File (PDF 23k)
We show four layouts in a space the size of three adjacent car parks. Each layout shows a different approach to the use of the space.
| Fig 1.1 | Fig 1.2 | Fig 1.3 | Fig 1.4 | |
| Vertical wall mount spaces (Ned Kelly) | 40 | 20 | 10 | 17 |
| Ground leaning spaces (Flat Top) | 0 | 12 | 18 | 13 |
| Total Capacity | 40 | 32 | 28 | 30 |
| *Estimated Cost per bike space | $200 | $160 | $115 | $120 |
*August, 2007
Cost versus Capacity
The cost of installation is only a portion of the total or 'real' cost. The space it occupies may also have an associated cost. This may be an 'opportunity cost' - ie. the space could be used for something else, or a tangible cost associated with the purchase or lease of the space.
While installation costs per bike parking space tend to rise as capacity increases in a given space, it may be money well spent when you take in to account the 'real' cost of the space.
Capacity versus Useability
Typically, capacity will increase the more vertical wall mounted parking rails are used. Some riders prefer this style of rail because their bike is individually parked and less likely to be knocked by other riders or their bikes. However, riders need to lift their bike to use this style of rail.
Some riders choose ground leaning rails because they cannot or prefer not to lift their bike. Horses for courses.
We encourage a mix of both styles of bike parking rail when appropriate.
Contact Us: The Bicycle Parking Experts
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