Also some communities have ordinances governing the number of bicycle parking spaces employers must provide Arlington Bicycle Parking Guidelines One Employee space for every 7500 square feet. One visitor space for 20,000 square feet. Two customer spaces for every 10,000 square feet of retail. One shower per gender for every 50,000 square feet. Some employees will not consider biking to work with out the assurance that they can shower when they arrive.
Showers also allow employees to exercise at lunch.
In buildings with 50-100 employees, one showers should be sufficient. In buildings with 100-250 employees, one shower for each sex should be provided. Buildings housing over 250 employees should provide at least four showers with two of them being accessible to the disabled. The accompanying table shows typical shower installation costs. Based on 1993 figures in Tallahassee, Florida, during an office renovation project for the Florida Department of Transportation Safety Office.