Minimal accommodations as proposed by this article minimize biking mode split opportunities
The proposed bike parking requirements are minimal: 1 space per 30 workers, based on the rule of thumb that one worker = 250 sq. feet of office space. If this number is being reduced to around 200 s.f./worker, the ratio would be even worse: 1 space per 37.5 workers.
Clearly these numbers aren't capable of providing support for 5% of workers to bicycle.
The other issue is to have more robust requirements where federal facilities are sited, for communities that are more urban (center cities in particular) with more robust bicycling infrastructure.
E.g., it is not unreasonable to set a mode split goal for bicycling in DC of 20% of commuting trips. Obviously that significantly changes bike parking and facilities requirements.
Posted byRichard laymanNovember 28, 2011 09:36:39
awesome article
This writer seems to know the where, what and how of compiling information. If he is correct and the governement rides his info., THERE WILL be an earth left for our great grand children. Thanks, Michael Bordenaro, keep up the GREAT work. LJ
Wow on lots of levels: 500,000 publicly known Department of Defense buildings (who knew? What a waste -- unless DOD's mission is more than expected); an easy-to-establish means of recording and reporting the positive impacts of bicycle commuting to satisfy Executive Order 13514 requirements (never heard of EO 13514 -- a must read?); Momentum magazine (cool); safe bicycling for the common man (very cool); Anderson and Onuma (I'll follow up on these two); thanks for the opportunity to share -- who ever set up this forum. :)
Posted byMike EricksonFebruary 26, 2011 09:17:26
Bike-Friendly encourages bike riding
Bike riding saves the environment, health, and money. Thanks for giving great statistics and for cheering on bike riders.
Posted byJoyce MastFebruary 24, 2011 20:32:04
One small step for mankind, one giant leap for humanity
This should be required reading for those who care about...the environment?... their health?...future development?...all of the above? Let's see more.
Posted bys. e. crumrineFebruary 23, 2011 16:23:36
Bike's count
Great article. Any city street without a bike lane/accomodation is a crime against our future. This type of reporting made simple will give backers a powerful tool.
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Minimal accommodations as proposed by this article minimize biking mode split opportunities
Posted by Richard layman November 28, 2011 09:36:39
awesome article
Posted by concerned citizen February 26, 2011 20:52:48
Bicycle Commuting Counts
Posted by Mike Erickson February 26, 2011 09:17:26
Bike-Friendly encourages bike riding
Posted by Joyce Mast February 24, 2011 20:32:04
One small step for mankind, one giant leap for humanity
Posted by s. e. crumrine February 23, 2011 16:23:36
Bike's count
Posted by hvac news February 23, 2011 09:22:20