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Does the location support the journey purpose - is it located where riders want to park (ideally
no more than 20-50 metres from destination or transport interchange)? |
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Is there sufficient capacity to meet demand - can provision be made for overspill? |
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Is it clearly signposted from major routes - if secure, is this also clearly indicated by signing? |
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Is the site well lit, in an open,well-used location - are there enough passers-by to deter thieves? |
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Is access safe - are there ramps, low beams or barriers to negotiate? |
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Are riders safe from passing vehicles when entering and leaving the site? |
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Is the surface level,well drained and firm - could the surface cause riders or machines to fall over causing damage or injury? |
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Is the site clear of trees - if not, will falling sap or bird droppings catch parked machines (damage
to paintwork, etc)? |
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Does the layout work when the site is full - is there enough room to manoeuvre even large
machines? |
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Is the site safe from other traffic - could larger vehicles encroach or obstruct the site, or be used to
steal motorcycles? |
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Are robust anchor points provided to lock machines to - are there gratings nearby that can
swallow keys? |
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What type of anchor point is provided - would a simple rail meet all requirements, is the design
complex (prone to attack or failure), do they pose hazards to other road users? |
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Are anchor points set at a height to accommodate a wide range of motorcycle wheels (around
600mm from floor level) - without affording easy leverage for bolt croppers/jacks? |
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Is the site regularly monitored by CCTV, police, etc - are there opportunities to improve coverage? |
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Is there scope to provide secure storage for riding equipment - can lockers be made available? |
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Are litter bins located near by - or vending machines? (riders have little space for carrying
food/drink or litter) |
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Does the design allow benefits for other road users - can the facility be used by cyclists as well? |
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Does the design account for other road users’ safety - avoids tripping and collision hazards? |
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Does the design account for local streetscape, are materials sympathetic, does it explain its own
presence, and alert mobility-impaired road users? |
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Has maintenance been minimised by design - has complexity and vulnerability been minimised,
has scheme been incorporated into future inspection schedule? |
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Has scheme cost been minimised - have simplicity of design and common materials been
combined, can works be linked to other schemes? |
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Has external funding been found - can installation/maintenance be covered by local crime
reduction funds,would local businesses support the scheme, can advertising plates be
incorporated into design? |
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Is facility provided at no cost to use (especially if part of a Controlled Parking Zone or Residents’
Parking Scheme) - how would riders show payment,would it be more cost-efficient to exempt
motorcycles from charges? |
