11: Motorcycle Parking

Principle 9

Parking provision for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters - also known as Powered two-wheelers (PTWs) should reflect national guidance and the proportion locally they make up of registered vehicles.

For developments that provide at least 25 car parking spaces including non-residential and residential communal parking areas, one PTW space is to be provided for every 25 car spaces.

11.1. Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters - also known as Powered two-wheelers (PTWs), are seen by many as a convenient and affordable alternative to running a car. They currently make up approximately 4.5% of the vehicles registered in the District23. Unauthorised parking can cause hazards to pedestrians if pavements are blocked or if cycle parking is misused to secure them.

11.2. Parking for PTWs should offer security, ease of access, and where possible, protection from the elements. Facilities for securing them should be provided through either a raised anchor or a ground anchor point. A raised version includes a horizontal bar and requires the PTW owner to have their own lock. A ground level type has an anchor point below the surface, with a loop allowing a lock to be passed through. They should be appropriately located so that they do not cause a hazard to pedestrians or conflict with other vehicles.

11.3. For long stay parking normally associated with places of employment, facilities for the secure storage of helmets and clothing should also be provided, as well as changing facilities. An example of how this can be achieved, is through commitments in a site or company travel plan provided in support of a development proposal.

11.4 Guidance on provision and further references are included in Manual for Streets.