When designing a new commercial development, consider how you can provide appropriate multi-modal options.
We have provided guidance to consider when planning your development below.
All new commercial buildings should provide:
- End-of-trip facilities for staff, including secure undercover cycle/scooter parking, showers and lockers (and consider other recommended facilities outlined below); and
- Undercover bike parking for visitors/customers within close proximity (25 metres) to a building’s main entrance.
Bike parking
It is recommended that bike/scooter parking is provided at a ratio of 10-20% of staff. For example, the new building at 90 Devonport Road, which will house up to 700 Tauranga City Council staff, has approximately 110 bike parks (a 14% ratio).
Bike parking should be inclusive and provide space for larger bikes (cargo bikes, trikes). Bicycle Parking dimensions and design requirements are noted in the City Plan.
Showers
To support staff who use active travel modes or who wish to exercise during their lunch break, it is recommended that:
- For small commercial buildings (up to 10 staff), at least one shower is provided as a minimum.
- For medium size buildings (11-50 staff), one shower per 10 staff.
- For larger buildings (>50 staff), it is recommended that showers are provided at a rate of 5-10 per 100 staff (i.e. 5-10%).
Lockers
- Individual lockers for staff should be provided at a rate of one per every bike/scooter park.
- Flexible use lockers (within the office), which can be used on a more casual basis, are also recommended for people who may exercise during their lunch break.
Other recommended facilities
Other facilities that architects should consider in the design of end-of-trip facilities for staff include:
- Powerpoints for e-bike/e-scooter charging (located within easy reach of some of the bike parking spaces).
- A bike pump (with universal valve head) and potentially a repair station.
- An ironing board and iron.
- Hair dryers.
- A towel/clothes drying room or clothesline to hang wet clothes and towels.
- A towel service for staff.