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| DOT's CityRacks provide free sidewalk bicycle parking racks throughout the five boroughs. The map below shows the locations of over 97% of the CityRacks citywide. CityRacks Locations | |
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| Suggest Locations for new CityRacks
You can suggest a location for a new CityRack using this online form. Please note that because of the great interest in this program, DOT cannot respond for each suggestion. Bulk requests from Business Improvement Districts, civic associations or other groups of community members are encouraged and will be prioritized. DOT has standard guidelines for where bike racks can be cited. FixCity has developed a useful citizen's brochure and video that explains these guidelines. If you are a property owner and wish to purchase and install your own racks you may request permission to do so using this form. Please see DOT's permits page for additional requirements. David Byrne Bike RacksAs part of DOT's Urban Art program, David Byrne, musician, artist and biking enthusiast, designed nine new bikes racks which were fabricated by his gallery, PaceWildenstein. DOT installed these clever and innovative racks which add add attractive art to the City's streets. The racks's were installed under the City's temporary public art program, but the City's Design Commission recently voted to allow these racks to remain permanently. The bike racks are installed at eight locations in Manhattan and one in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. These additions to New York's streets are eye-catching and original, but are constructed with durable material similar to that used in our current bike racks. NYC & Co. has developed a mini-guide to the rack locations. Street RacksStreet Racks city installed bicycle racks that they are installed in small groups. Instead of being placed on the sidewalks, they're sited in a curbside parking lane in the street. This design is used in places where demand for bicycle parking outstrips the available sidewalk space. The design requires a maintenance partner who agrees to keep the space clean of debris and to clear snow. Some locations also feature large planter pots, also maintained by the partner. Street Rack bicycle parking was requested by Park Slope Neighbors and supported by the Fifth Avenue BID at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Park Place. DOT presented this project to the Brooklyn Community Board 6 Transportation Committee on Thursday, April 19th. The Gorilla Coffee Shop at the intersection will be the maintenance partner and the project could be installed in May, 2012. Manhattan Community Board 3 and the Mudspot Café requested additional bicycle parking on East 9th Street, between First and Second Avenues. DOT presented this proposal for a Street Rack installation to the Community Board on February 15. Sheltered Bike ParkingDOT, in coordination with our Coordinated Street Furniture vendor, Cemusa, has installed bicycle parking shelters around the City. Each shelter contains stainless steel bike racks for eight bikes. The design closely resembles the award-winning Bus Shelter, using the same high-quality materials. Panels on the shelters display the annual NYC Cycling Map and other bicycle promotional materials. Indoor Bike ParkingBikes in BuildingsThe City's Bikes in Buildings law provides a process for tenants of commerical office buildings with a freight elevator to request bicycle access to their workspaces. Parking at Garages and Parking LotsGarages or lots that accommodate 100 or more vehicles must provide bicycle parking at a rate of at least one space for every ten vehicle spaces. The rates for these spaces are submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), which issues permits for these facilities. Indoor Bike Parking for City EmployeesThese indoor lots are available free of charge for all City employees. Cyclists must show their City ID and provide their own locks. Bikes and locks must be removed at the end of the workday. 280 Broadway, Manhattan, corner of Broadway and Chambers Street | |
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