Follow the arrival route
Place parking where riders naturally transition to walking and can reach the destination without crossing avoidable conflict zones.
Public Realm & Development · Active mobility answer
How Should Bike Racks Be Sited?
Location is the first bike-rack decision. A well-selected rack in the wrong place can still produce a poor user experience.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Protect surrounding movement
Allow the local designer to set the final layout around bicycle dimensions, accessible routes, doors, pedestrian flow and site-specific clearances.
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