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CiTY OF SAN LEANDRO BiCYCLE & PEDESTRiAN MASTER PLAN ~ 63 <br />PUBLIC SHOWER FACILITIES <br />While there are no “public” shower facilities for bicyclists in San Leandro, one <br />option that some bicycle commuters do have is to shower at a gym near their <br />destination (these locations are indicated in Figure 15). While this will require <br />the purchase of a gym membership, which can be cost prohibitive for some <br />users, gyms can provide bicyclists with shower and locker facilities where they <br />can change and store clothes. Some municipalities have built public shower <br />facilities or partner with bike stations or gyms that already provide these <br />services to increase their access. The location of new facilities should occur <br />near transit centers and dense commercial/office areas like downtown San <br />Leandro. <br />Inside the Berkeley Bike Station near Downtown Berkeley BART. <br />End of Trip Facilities <br />Bicycle travel requires a network of supporting amenities in order to be <br />convenient and appealing as an everyday means of transport. Safe and <br />convenient bicycle parking is the most critical end of trip facility. Bicycle <br />self-repair stations provide riders with free and easy access to air pumps and <br />basic tools to perform basic repairs and adjustments. Showers, lockers, and/ <br />or changing rooms are practical for long commute rides or changing between <br />cycling and work clothing. These amenities are not just amenities, but can <br />remove barriers (both physical and perceived) for existing and potential <br />bicycle commuters. By giving people options to change/store clothes and <br />clean up, some people may be more inclined to commute by bike. However, <br />much like bicycle parking, these facilities need to be located close to bicycle <br />riders’ destinations. <br />BIKE STATIONS/HUBS <br />Bike stations/hubs are a beginning/end of trip facility that at minimum <br />provides secure bicycle parking; but can also provide other services such as <br />showers and changing rooms/lockers, bike repair services, bike rentals, valet <br />parking, and part and accessory sales. Bike Stations have been implemented <br />in a variety of ways across the country and around the world. They can be <br />built-in unattended (no employees), partially attended (staffed 3-4 hours per <br />day), and fully attended (staffed during business hours) formats. Downtown <br />San Leandro, near the BART station should be considered for a bike station. <br />The bike station would bring several bicycle amenities to the Downtown area, <br />which could entice additional bicycle riders, both to work and to BART. <br />BICYCLE SHOPS <br />Bicycle shops dispersed throughout the community also play an integral role in <br />all aspects of cycling from fixing a quick flat to keeping one’s bicycle in proper <br />riding condition. <br />201