The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has released a Bike Share Siting Guide, highlighting best practices in station placement and design.

Bike share systems have recently emerged as a convenient, low-cost transportation option that can not only bolster the use of public transportation and increase the incidence of utilitarian bicycling, but also address multiple street design needs. Well-planned bike share stations can improve the pedestrian experience, help reduce traffic fatalities, and reduce inequity in cities' transportation networks. The guide is aimed at supporting cities interested in utilizing bike share as a means of working towards these goals.

The guide includes photos from systems around North America alongside diagrams and technical illustrations to introduce and frame a rapidly evolving industry. Developed collaboratively with city transportation departments, bike share experts, planners, outreach specialists, system operators, and equipment vendors from a variety of North American cities, the guide's recommendations have been proven in real-world practice. The document also provides concrete options for communities looking to increase mobility options and improve street safety in their neighborhoods and can be useful in the community engagement and outreach efforts essential to the planning of any bike share system.