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  • Long-term bicycle parking is located within buildings and can present a challenge for cyclists to access the area.
  • Allocating an entrance that is accessible to cyclists and separated from vehicular traffic increases the safety and convenience of cycling as an everyday mode of travel.
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  • Long-term, secure bike parking provides a safe place to store a bicycle.
  • Short-term bike parking provides a convenient location for visitors to secure their bicycle typically near building entrances.
  • A horizontal bicycle parking space refers to securing a bicycle to the ground, or to the floor of a building or structure. A vertical bicycle parking space refers to securing a bicycle to a vertical surface such as the wall of a building.
  • Long-term bicycle parking is located within buildings and can present a challenge for cyclists to access the area. Allocating an entrance that is accessible to cyclists and separated from vehicular traffic increases the safety and convenience of cycling as an everyday mode of travel (see Measure 2.4).
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  • Cycling network connectivity can increase the cycling mode share and supports a seamless transportation network.
  • Where applicable, ensuring that the cycling network is connected through and/or around proposed developments facilitates easier access for cyclists between the site and key destinations.
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  • Walking routes between the building entrance(s) and public sidewalks and key destinations generate high pedestrian volumes, and should be pedestrian-friendly, inviting, and convenient.
  • Minimizing travel distances and maximizing visibility can encourage pedestrian activity.
  • Well-lit pedestrian facilities make walking safer, more comfortable, and accessible. 
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  • Provides a subsidized trip or reimburses commuters that use a sustainable transportation option to get to work or school and experiences an unplanned emergency and requires a way home quickly.
  • GRH programs acts as a safety net for non-driving commuters to be able to get home as quickly as possible during an emergency and conveniently using a preferred mode of transportation. Eligible trips typically include medical emergencies, unexpected overtime, early departure of a carpool driver, or bike damage on the way home from work.
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  • Individualized marketing provides resources such as training, trip planning tools, and incentives customized to individual’s needs to promote the use of active and sustainable travel options.
  • Most effective for new or relocating employees, new residents, and students looking to explore their travel options.
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  • Educational program that reduces barriers to try cycling as a mode of everyday travel, focusing on cycling fundamentals, safety, and guidelines for cycling individually or in a group.
  • Target audience is potential cyclists that may hesitate to ride on streets shared with motor vehicles or other areas.
  • On-road cycling skills courses should be taught by CAN-BIKE certified instructors.
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  • Awards are given to organizations, developers, individuals, and businesses that demonstrate outstanding efforts in promoting cycling, walking and/or transit usage by creating a friendly environment for these modes through infrastructure, promotional/education program or other initiatives.
  • Recognition for implemented TDM initiatives can be used as a selling feature for proposed developments.
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  • Builds awareness, understanding, and encourages the use of sustainable modes by removing financial barriers.
  • Providing financial incentives such as bikeshare and carshare memberships (if available) enables sustainable travel options to be more competitive to achieve modal targets.
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