Should long-term bike parking be required for residential buildings?
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 As provided in the current draft of the code, long-term bicycle parking will be required only in “multi-unit” buildings, defined as buildings of 3 or more dwelling units. The ratio of required parking is 1 long-term bike parking space per 3 dwelling units. Thus, a triplex building would require storage space for only a single bike. A 30-unit building would require storage for 10 bicycles. Moving a bicycle through the lobby of an apartment building, up the elevator, down the hallway, to be hung by a hook in a living room or bedroom, is inconvenient, disruptive to other tenants, and can damage finish materials. Storing bicycles on balconies is unaesthetic and does not protect the bike from the elements. In contrast, storing a bike in a secure room on the ground floor near the street or in a secure, weatherproof locker encourages its use. Ready access of the bicycle to an entrance means it will be used frequently fo
