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shelters
‘To gain the maximum number of
BREEAM points, you need to create at least two bicycle
parking bays per 10 members of staff ’
An open-sided, free-standing shelter is ideal where the cycle
storage area is easily visible from the main building. For less visible parking areas, or for longer term cycle storage, a com- pound or secure shelter may be more appropriate. Doors, side panels and gates can be added to certain styles of
shelter to create a secure and sheltered cycle complex. A range of locking mechanisms can be used to further protect these areas, including padlocks, keypads and proximity card entry systems. Under the BREEAM assessment method, all cycle parking
must be covered overhead, either by a purpose built shelter or an existing building.
Location, location, location
The positioning of the cycle shelter compared to the other amenities on-site is essential to a parking area’s success. Bicycles are expensive items and cyclists need to feel confident when leaving them unattended throughout the working day. Installing the storage facilities as close to the main building
The most popular cycle shelters are freestanding structures,
with a galvanised mild steel frame and a clear plastic sheet. These materials are ideal for shelters as they are flexible, hardwearing and require little maintenance throughout their life-span; perfect for a busy commercial site.
as possible, in a prominent and well-lit location, will help assuage any fears that workers may have over using the allocated parking areas. A further thing to keep in mind when considering location
of the bicycle parking area is that to comply with BREEAM regulations it needs to be within 100 m of the building’s entrance, and the area needs to be lit outside of daylight hours.
CYCLE PARKING TO SUIT EVERY SITE AND BUDGET
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