Bicycle parking legislation passes

Published November 7, 2007 5:00am ET



The D.C. Council adopted legislation Tuesday requiring all new apartment and condominium complexes include substantial space for bicycle parking, though the measure’s final version backed off similar standards for existing buildings.

The bill, introduced by Ward 6 Council member Tommy Wells, mandates that new or substantially renovated residential buildings provide one bike space for every three units.

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