Glossary of parking and mobility
INFORMATION DOCUMENTS OUR BROCHURES GLOSSARY
Some definitions are taken from the methodological guide "Parking surveys" published by CEREMA (November 1997, republished in October 2000).
Some definitions are taken from the methodological guide "Parking surveys" published by CEREMA (November 1997, republished in October 2000).
| Term | Definition |
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| Vehicle | In terms of parking and mobility studies , urban vehicle defined in article R311-1 of the Highway Code ; essentially heavy goods vehicles (trucks and coaches), cars and vans (personal vehicles and utility vehicles) and two-wheelers (motorized two-wheelers and bicycles).
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| Suction cup vehicle |
Vehicle which remains parked in the same place for a very long time, in a structure or on a road.
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| Bike |
See Cycle
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| Electric bicycle (e-bike) |
Synonyms - Pedal-assisted bicycle |
| Cargo bike |
Bicycle intended for the transport of loads or people, with two (biporteur) or three (triporteur) wheels, equipped with a box, a bin or a platform, at the front or at the rear.
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| Self-service bicycles (VLS) | An automated bicycle rental or loan system (with or without a subscription ) for short periods (a few minutes or tens of minutes), generally allowing the bicycle to be returned to a location other than where it was picked up. Waiting bicycles are locked to a dedicated docking station, parked in a designated area on the street. Note: Some stations offer specific advantages, particularly regarding rental duration, for example, at a tram line terminus (Vcub+ in Bordeaux) or at a high-altitude station (V'+ bonus for Vélib' in Paris).
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| Bike Station |
This neologism, whose usage is still somewhat undefined, generally refers to a multi-service location combining secure bicycle parking, often supervised, with various services (rental, repair, etc.). Written as one word or two, it is also a proper noun (association, shops).
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| Visitor |
