CITY Racks competition

the New York City department of transportation has proposed a competition to provide bicycle parking racks through out the city. the registration deadline is april 23rd and submission by june 9th. for more information please visit, http://nycityracks.wordpress.com

What is CITYRACKS?

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. CityRacks are not intended to be used for long-term parking.

How will CITYRACKS benefit my neighborhood?

CITYRACKS provides added convenience for the entire cycling community: businesses, commuters, shoppers, messengers and food diliverers and students. Businesses can expand their client base and improve customer satisfaction by providing convenient parking nearby. Also, the availability of CITYRACKS parking discourages cyclists from parking at mailboxes, parking meters, trees, and other sidewalk structures.

What do the bicycle racks look like?

The bicycle accommodates all types of bicycles and locks. The racks are continuous curve square tubing pipe made of black coated polyester finish steel. CITYRACKS are installed in two sizes: an upside-down "U" rack for two bikes and a double loop for five bikes.

Where are CITYRACKS installed?

CITYRACKS are installed on City-owned sidewalks throughout the five boroughs. The sites selected are virtually everywhere bicyclists go: business districts, neighborhood shopping areas, universities, museums, libraries. The siting criteria for CITYRACKS are as follows:

• 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;
• 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 and newsstands);
• CityRacks can NOT be installed on pavers, cobblestone, brick, stone/slate slabs, custom/patterned concrete or metal grating.

How are CITYRACKS installed?

After a request is received and evaluated, those sites deemed suitable for inspection will be given an on-site evaluation. If the location is approved, it will be added to the contractor's next order for manufacturing and installation. After installation, the CITYRACKS remain the property of the City of New York. The City assumes responsibility for the rack but not the bicycles parked at it.

How to request new or additional CITYRACKS or report a damaged rack…

To request new or additional bike racks, complete our online request form or you can complete and mail or fax our printable request form (pdf). To report a damaged rack, use our online repair form or our printable form (pdf). Mail printable forms to:

CITYRACKS
40 Worth Street - Room 1035
New York, NY 10013
Fax # (212) 442-7823

For more information about CITYRACKS call (212) 442-7687.

source: CityRack Design Competition

New York City Department of Transportation