| Primary value | 1.0 m² |
| Applies to | Bicycle racks · Cycle stands · Two-wheeler areas (cycles) |
| Measured as | Plan area per bicycle, typically 0.6 × 1.6 m including handlebars + clearance. |
| Source | NBC 2016 — Part 3, Clause 8 ✓ Verified |
Bicycle parking requirements have grown as urban cycling has revived in Indian cities. 1.0 m² per cycle accommodates a standard rack or wall-leaning slot.
Modern apartments and offices increasingly provide dedicated cycle parking. Schools and educational buildings have higher per-occupant requirements.