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The purpose of this page is to gather information on good locations for bike rack installation so that requests may be submitted to the NYCDOT in a more organized and pre-vetted fashion.

CITYRACKS is a program run by the New York City Department of Transportation that provides FREE sidewalk bicycle parking racks throughout New York City to encourage cycling for commuting, short trips and errands. Due to high volumes of requests for CITYRACKS, NYCDOT will be prioritizing installation in areas that would benefit from clusters of bicycle parking. To suggest new or additional bike racks, complete this online request form.


BULK ORDERS

Bulk orders are the best way to request bike racks for both you and the DOT! Read Lauri Schindler's success story and advice from when she and the Park Slope Civic Council worked with Brooklyn Community Board 6 and the DOT to get a bulk order of racks installed quickly and efficiently with community support. 


CRITERIA:

  • City-owned property;
  • Wide concrete sidewalks (minimum sidewalk width 12 feet);

  • Removed from the natural flow of pedestrians, usually at the curb and always away from crosswalks;
  • 2 feet from curb*
  • Usually a minimum of 6 feet from other street furniture (e.g., street signs, mailboxes, benches, telephones);
  • Greater distances from certain features(e.g., up to 13 feet from fire hydrants, and 15 feet from bus stop shelters, newsstands, & crosswalks*);
  • CityRacks can NOT be installed on pavers, cobblestone, brick, stone/slate slabs, custom/patterned concrete or metal grating.

SUGGESTIONS*:

  • Racks are primarily placed on commercial streets, though there are exceptions--particularly when planning in Manhattan
  • Institutions such as Synagogues and Medical Centers may also be exceptions on otherwise residential blocks
  • Reach out to property or bussiness owners and obtain a signatured statement of support
  • Work with your Community Board & District Manager

* From Jason Accime, CityRacks Manager, NYC DOT


Potential Bike Rack Locations:

BROOKLYN
The Transportation Alternatives Bklyn Group has started a campaign to train volunteers to asses potential bike rack locations. Submit your input here of sites to assess or contact them to get more involved.


BRONX

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MANHATTAN

STATEN ISLAND

QUEENS

 

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New Bike Racks, NYC

Created February 10, 2009 by Lily Bernheimer
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