Secure bicycle racks and secure bicycle storage

Caroline Ma

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February 22, 2012

Any difference between Secure bicycle racks and secure bicycle storage? In CS project with area larger that 300,000 sq.ft. (CS case 2), we need to provide secure bicycle storage. Can we simply provide bicycle racks with locks in this case?

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David Posada

Integrated Design & LEED Specialist

SERA Architects

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Fri, 02/24/2012 - 19:56

Yes, in LEED they mean the same thing. In practice, some projects prefer to provide a mix of secure storage rooms inside the building and exterior racks for locking of bikes depending on the needs and security concerns of the users.

Petra Hajná

Sustainability Consultant

Skanska Czech Republic

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Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:09

Hi guys, I have a question regarding this as well. Do the locks need to be provided or can we just install "something" (a bar or railing) along a wall which can serve for users to lock their bikes with their own locks?

David Posada

Integrated Design & LEED Specialist

SERA Architects

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Thu, 03/22/2012 - 22:52

Each bike rider will provide their own locks. You'll want to provide a rack that provides adequate support for the bike and a reasonable way to attach a lock - not all racks are designed for easy use, but LEED doesn't get into that level of detail.