Cykelparkeringsplatser
Grundläggande principer för planering, lokalisering och utformning
This bachelor thesis is about illustrating the fundamental principles for planning, locatingand designing bicycle parking spaces. The study aims to give an understanding of theneed and demand for bicycle parking spaces today, as well as to determine how these canbe met according to different theories. The study also aims to investigate the issue withincorrectly parked bicycles, which occurs frequently in the cityscape and therefore createsan obstacle in street spaces.An observational study on the new bicycle lots along Götgatan was conducted in orderto analyze how the theories of bicycle parking spaces are applied in practice. Cyclistswere then interviewed in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the cyclists? revealedpreferences. A quantitative survey was also conducted to measure the popularity of thebicycle stands among the cyclists.The study clearly shows that the most fundamental principles, of the various theories, ofsuitable bicycle parking spaces are as follows: Planning areas intended for bicycle parkingspaces at an early stage, locating the bicycle parking spaces as close to the target point aspossible, as well as designing the bicycle parking spaces according to peoples needs. Wellthought out planning, correct placement, and carefully estimated needs are key conceptsin the establishment of attractive and frequently used bicycle parking spaces.The observational study revealed that there were few cyclists who chose to park theirbicycles in the new bicycle lots on Götgatan. The interviews provided an explanation forwhy cyclists do not choose the new bicycle lots as their parking option. It was shownthat this is due to unnecessary long walk to their target points as well as a potential safetyrisk in regards to crossing the bicycle lane in order to reach pedestrian sidewalk.Proximity to the target point and avoidance of crossing the bicycle lane are among themost fundamental principles that are illustrated by the theories and are also the mostapplied in practice.