Dec 03, 2007

It's easy to do it right.

City & County codes require installation of specific numbers of covered and uncovered bicycle parking spaces, depending on the type of construction project. For the actual number of spaces required for your project, please consult a planner or the ordinance. The relevant ordinances are Bend 10.10.24 (8-9) and Deschutes County 18.116.031....

Dec 03, 2007

The recommended bike rack for most installations is the "Inverted U" Such racks can be seen along the downtown sidewalks of Bend and Redmond, as well as in Drake Park and at St. Charles Medical Center.     
While other racks can meet the intent of the ordinance, the "Inverted U" is the first choice for its simplicity and security for bicyclists, and for its low cost and ease of installation for developers....

Dec 03, 2007

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....

Dec 03, 2007
Rack Design
With a tube bender, welder and powder coater, you can make an inverted-U rack yourself!
The basic dimensions are shown below. For detailed drawings, contact Commute Options for Central Oregon at 330-2647
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