Key:bicycle_parking

bicycle_parking

Description

For describing the type of bicycle parking.

Group: bicycles

Used on these elements

Documented values: 3

Requires

amenity=bicycle_parking

Useful combination

Status: de facto

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The type of bicycle parking, always used together with amenity=bicycle_parking.

bicycle_parking

This tag is used for describing the type of bicycle parking. It is useful to describe the type of bicycle parking because many users (cyclists) may prefer to park at one style of parking than another, due to concerns related to security or risk of damaging their bicycle.

Key	Value	Comment
`bicycle_parking`	`stands`	A bent piece of metal against which you can lean your entire bicycle. Makes it possible to lock the frame and a wheel to it. Rectangular stands are sometimes called "staple racks" in North America due to their shape, and "Sheffield stands" in the UK. Use this tag for non-rectangular stands as well (e.g. round ones, fancy artistic ones, long ones allowing to attach more than two vehicles).
`bicycle_parking`	`wide_stands`	A type of stand with a wide bent piece of metal against which you can lean your entire bicycle. It's wider than the stand described above : one can park bicycles on each side without handlebars standing in the way. It's usually longer than the regular stand. As there are two pieces of metal, there's more room to lock the bicycle. Note that this tag value appeared relatively recently and many people continue to use `bicycle_parking=stands` also for this type of stand. This value would be likely better as subtype `stands=wide`) or additional tag like `long_stand=yes` rather than attempting to redefine widely used tag.
`bicycle_parking`	`bollard`	A special kind of bollard designed for bike locking. Generally, the bike is locked to the central pole and "arms" of some sort prevent thieves from simply lifting the bike over the pole. If it doubles as a barrier, add `barrier=bollard`. Ones with ring so big that it can be used to lean entire bicycle qualifies also for tagging as `bicycle_parking=stands`
`bicycle_parking`	`wave`	A single metal tube bent into multiple "loops", to which multiple bikes can be locked at a single point, perpendicular to the stand. Please, never use this value. Usage is low and it is recommended to use to utilize stands or racks or wall_loops value instead. Most bicycle parking is fortunately tagged using these other three values. When tagging, focus on whether the amenity's design facilitates the user attaching a bicycle by both wheel and frame (stands) or is small and suitable for attaching just the wheel (wall_loop).
`bicycle_parking`	`handlebar_holder`	A metal structure with holders where the handlebar of a bicycle may be mounted in order to park the bicycle. The bicycle often has one or both wheels off the ground when parked.
`bicycle_parking`	`streetpod`	A combination of container and stand in which many bikes can be stored, the front wheel being encased to prevent removal. Good security. Use `supervised=*` to indicate whether bikes are guarded.
`bicycle_parking`	`rack`	A rack can hold several bicycles. As with wall_loops, often referred to as "wheelbenders" by cyclists. One type is a coathanger rack (pictured at top-right). This type of parking lacks side-support for the bicycle frame. In many cases difference between this bicycle parking type and `bicycle_parking=wall_loops` is very small, with some mappers preferring to use this more specific type.
`bicycle_parking`	`wall_loops`	Sometimes, but not always, attached to walls. Often referred to as "wheelbenders" by cyclists. Secures only the front wheel (or possibly back wheel), the front bit or lower bit. Note that the key feature of the "wall loop" style is not that the rack is mounted to a wall. Instead, the key definitional criterion is the use of narrow "slots" that stabilize both sides of a single bicycle wheel, without providing support to the bicycle frame. Many "Wall loop" bicycle racks are attached to the ground.
`bicycle_parking`	`safe_loops`	A modern variation of wall-loops. The bicycle is supported by an additional frame. Makes it possible to lock the frame and a wheel to it.
`bicycle_parking`	`building`	Like shed, but with a proper building, which means that bicycles are protected from the elements. Use `supervised=` to indicate whether bikes are guarded. Use `opening_hours=` if applicable. Alternatively, if the bicycle parking is not part of another building, you can tag it with `building=yes` and set the value of `bicycle_parking=*` to the type of bicycle parking that is inside.
`bicycle_parking`	`shed`	A custom-built closed shed in which many bikes can be stored, possibly with individual stands inside. Use `supervised=` to indicate whether bikes are guarded. Alternatively, you can tag it with `covered=yes` and set the value of `bicycle_parking=` to the type of bicycle parking that is inside. Consider using `locked=*` to specify if a key, card or other authentication device is needed to use the shed.
`bicycle_parking`	`two-tier`	A two-tier rack, where two bicycles can be stored above each other.
`bicycle_parking`	`lockers`	Parking takes the form of lockers which enclose bicycles fully and individually, typically secured with some form of key or combination system. Good security. Often used at train stations.
`bicycle_parking`	`tree`	A bicycle tree
`bicycle_parking`	`ground_slots`	Slots in the ground for a wheel. No security.
`bicycle_parking`	`crossbar`	A bar attached to a wall and designed as a bike parking (for example, equipped with a sign). As a rule, separate places for bikes are not marked.
`bicycle_parking`	`rope`	Tense rope. Makes it possible to lock the frame and a wheel to it.
`bicycle_parking`	`floor`	An area designated for the parking of bicycles (which may or may not be marked as such), but without any kind of racks/stands/etc. No security (but you may tag it with `supervised=yes` if applicable).
`bicycle_parking`	`informal`	Notably large or well-used railings, fences, or other street furniture which nobody objects to having bikes chained to for short periods of time. Don't use for every railing or street sign, but only for long-ish runs used by lots of people. Judgement required!
`bicycle_parking`	`saddle_holder`	A bar where you place the tip of your saddle, lifting the rear wheel off the ground.
`bicycle_parking`	`arcadia`	A stand which features two chains and the ability to lock the bike from the frame. Manufactured by a Finnish company Turvatec^[1], it's a less common sight elsewhere.
`bicycle_parking`	`anchors`	An anchor (a relatively small loop, through which a lock is threaded to park one's bicycle) hammered into a wall, the ground, or boulders----or mounted on a post or other structure.. It may refer to devices like https://www.panzerhülse.de/ or https://www.amazon.de/Abus-78606-8-Wand-Bodenanker-Black/dp/B076JCN6CS
`bicycle_parking`	`lean_and_stick`	A lean-to bracket with possibility to use a lock through eyelet. The seat tube can be held by the stand. The 'lean and stick' is differentiated from an 'anchor' by the inclusion of the bracket to clamp to the frame of the bike. Without that clamp or bracket, the amenity would be an anchor that happens to be mounted on a post.
`bicycle_parking`	`upright_stands`	Bicycle is parked / hanged in vertical position.
`bicycle_parking`	user defined	All commonly used values according to Taginfo / If the values listed above don't describe what you want to tag, feel free to make up your own values. But please document them here.