Bicycle Parking Program Downtown Bellevue
Transportation*Commission* March&14,&2013&
P RESENTATION
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Bicycle&Rack& Installation&Program& • • • •
Background Bicycle Rack Types Design Guidelines Installation and Repair
R EVIEW
P LANNING D IRECTION
Downtown&Bellevue:& A&BicycleBFriendly&Destination& • Bellevue’s Comprehensive Plan (2010) • Downtown Subarea Plan (2010) • Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan (2009)
F UNDING S OURCE
Pedestrian&Access& Improvements&Program& PW-WB-56
• $400,000 annually • Bicycle and Pedestrian improvements
W HY B ICYCLE R ACKS ?
Provide&ShortBTerm& Bicycle&Parking& • Access to shopping or civic destinations • Convenient to visit Downtown residents • Encourages and enables travel by bicycle
I MPROVEMENTS D OWNTOWN
Over&100&Bicycle&Racks&are& Installed&in&Downtown&Bellevue& Many&through&this&program& • The installation program began in 2005 • Managed by the Transportation Department • Last installations occurred in December 2012
L OCATION G UIDELINES
Provide&Recognizable&Parking& Visible&from&the&Cyclist&Route& Must&be&seen&to&be&use!&
• Consider demand and existing rack • Install near to buildings and public spaces • No obstacles between rack and destination
L OCATION G UIDELINES
T YPES
OF
B ICYCLE R ACKS
Stylish,&Functional,& Easy&to&Maintain& Function&over&Style&
T YPES
OF
B ICYCLE R ACKS
Rack&Must&have&a& Secure&and&Stable&Base& Use&racks&that&will&last!& • Solid mounting base • Galvanized steel
H IGH R AIL R ACK
• Most common rack • Up to four (4) bicycles • Not recognized by all individuals
B IKE C IRCLE R ACK
• Compact and elegant • Up to two (2) bicycles • Recognizable as bicycle parking
P LACEMENT G UIDELINES
Must&be&Easy&to&Lock&& Bicycles&To&the&Rack& • 2-feet min clearance • Install near building or destination entrances • Do not create an obstacle
P LACEMENT G UIDELINES
P LACEMENT G UIDELINES
P URCHASING
AND I NSTALLING
• Purchases and contracts are under $5,000 – Fabrication – Installation
• Hire local contractors
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M AINTENANCE
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R EPAIR
Ensure&Racks&are&& Functional&and&Secure& • General maintenance by Utilities Department • Contractors to repair major damage to racks
M AINTENANCE
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R EPAIR
Riders&Help&Monitor&the& Condition&of&Bicycle&Racks&
Questions or Comments? Bicycle Racks Program
Thank*you!* Catherine*Silva*