Designing Safe, Secure, and LEED-Ready Bicycle Parking Facilities that People Actually Use
At Sportworks, we’re transforming the way people move, creating transportation solutions that benefit the well-being of people and the planet. As champions of active and multimodal transportation, we’re on a mission to transform the status quo by connecting journeys seamlessly with innovative products and technology. Since launching the first commercial bike rack for buses in 1993, we’ve partnered with transit authorities, municipalities, advocates, and those creating our built world, to promote healthier, more sustainable mobility options. Trusted worldwide, our solutions connect bus, rail, and cycling networks, and communities alike.
As cities evolve toward more sustainable and health-conscious design, architects play a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure that supports active transportation. This course explores the intersection of architecture, mobility, and sustainability through the lens of bicycle parking design, from municipal standards to the growing demand for secure storage in both public and private, indoor and outdoor environments. Attendees will gain insight into APBP guidelines, ADA accessibility requirements, and other standards that define how to create bicycle parking spaces that are secure, durable, inclusive, and visually integrated into the built environment. The course also examines how health product labels, including programs such as DECLARE, support transparency and how LEED credits and the Buy America / Build America (BABA) Act influence specification and material selection. Through real-world case studies, participants will see how thoughtful bike parking supports community engagement, reduces car dependency, and enhances both safety and sustainability, all while contributing to the long-term value and livability of the spaces we design.
- Design bicycle parking facilities that meet APBP standards and LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Bicycle Facilities credit requirements by applying appropriate layout, spacing, and rack selection criteria for short-term and long-term parking.
- Evaluate bicycle parking solutions for regulatory compliance and sustainability by applying ADA accessibility guidelines, international building codes, and municipal standards, including detectability, clearances, and equitable access, while identifying how product specifications can meet LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Material Ingredients credit requirements.
- Appraise bicycle storage solutions by comparing VIP bike rooms, e-bike supported systems, and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for durability, cost, and design impact, while assessing how material sourcing can contribute to LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Sourcing of Raw Materials credits.
- Assess bicycle infrastructure as essential urban architecture by linking demographic trends, sustainability objectives, and real-world user needs to design strategies that deliver intuitive, user-friendly, and secure bike parking solutions that integrate into the building’s identity and support long-term sustainability goals.
