Aalborg Universitet Bike Infrastructures Report Silva, Victor ... - VBN

BICYCLE PARKING
TREES AND LANDSCAPING DESIGN
One of the main elements in the shared space is the bike
parking racks, which makes it possible for the cyclists to
park their bikes right in the center of the pedestrian shopping
area. In the afternoon the racks are full and occupy a
major part of the shared user space and congest the room
of pedestrian flow. In the morning and evening time there
is not so many bicycles parked in the racks thus freeing
up the space more (Figure 3.1.18 and Figure 3.1.19).
Even though there are many bicycle racks a large amount
of bikes are parked in front of the shops and lean against
signs, taking up a lot of the space on the sidewalks thus
making it difficult for the pedestrians to move unobstructed
(Figure 3.1.20 and 3.1.21).
Figure 3.1.19: Bike parking racks
The most dominating greenery in the streetscape are the
trees. Different kinds of trees exist but the most common
is the marble tree, which is placed in the centerline of the
sidewalks (Figure 3.1.22).
Additionally there are different kind of green elements, like
small flower bowls and green fences, which are used by
the shops and cafés to define the entrances or the private
space for café tables. In one spot there are a couple of big
flower bowls placed between the lane and the sidewalk.
The placement and existence of the green elements produces
a warm and inviting atmosphere (Figure 3.1.23).
Figure 3.1.22: Trees and landscaping design
Figure 3.1.18: Bike parking racks.
Figure 3.1.20: Parked bikes in front of shops
Figure 3.1.23: Trees and landscaping design
Figure 3.1.21: Parked bikes in front of shops
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