Rack Installation

Just as car parking spaces must be a specific size to be effective, each bicycle parking space must have an area at least 0.6 x 1.8 m (2 x 6 ft). Beware that many substandard racks do not meet this requirement.

Further, bike parking must provide 2.1 m (7 ft) of overhead clearance and must also provide adequate approach space to maneuver a bicycle into the rack. The diagrams indicate the necessary space allowances for typical installations.

Allow enough distance from walls (at least 0.6 m or 2 ft) and curbs (1.2 m or 4 ft). Any closer and the rack will be difficult to use properly.

Ordinances require that all racks be easily visible and well lit to prevent theft and vandalism. Specifically, they must be within 50 feet of well used entrances and not further than the closest car parking space.

It is important to place bike racks in one or more locations that can serve both the short-term bike parking needs of customers and longer-term needs of employees.

If you have further questions or need sources for bike racks & lockers, contact Commute Options for Central Oregon at 330-2647