Across Europe, cities are actively pursuing transitions toward sustainable urban mobility. The cargo bike has emerged as a viable substitute for the (second) car, particularly in dense urban areas, a finding supported by this study, in which 46% of cargo bike owners reported that owning a cargo bike replaced or prevented a car purchase. Dutch municipalities are increasingly seeking to facilitate this modal shift. However, an adoption barrier remains: residents do not purchase a cargo bike due to the absence of secure near-home parking, particularly among those without access to private storage such as a garage. Within this group, 33% indicated that the availability of a suitable parking facility in their neighbourhood would increase their likelihood of considering a cargo bike purchase.
This paper presents the research and development of a Cargo Bike Parking Solution (CBPS), a facility accommodating cargo bikes within the dimensions of a single car parking space. The development process is informed by quantitative survey data (n=465) collected among both current cargo bike owners and non-owners in the Netherlands, as well as by the requirements of multiple stakeholders including municipalities, residents, and production partners. ... Read more