Bicyclists

Bicycle Parking

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.
Download the CityRacks location data
Report a damaged rack online.
Read Frequently Asked Questions about CityRacks.

CityRacks Locations

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.

In recent years demand for bike racks has outpaced DOT's capacity to install them, leading to a waiting list for some locations. 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 Racks

As 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. DOT has also developed an online version.

Sheltered Bike Parking

In response to the ever growing number of cyclists and to promote cycling as a healthy, environmentally-sustainable form of transportation, DOT in coordination with our Coordinated Street Furniture vendor, Cemusa, is installing Bicycle Parking Structures around the City. 20 have been installed to date out of a total of 36. 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. The ad panels are used to display the annual NYC Cycling Map and the Look Public Service Campaign or other bicycle promotional materials. These structures do more than just provide parking - they send a message that the City encourages cycling.
See a map of current locations.

Indoor Bike Parking

Bikes in Buildings

The 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.
Learn more about Bikes in Buildings.

Parking at Garages and Parking Lots

Garages 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.
Read the text of the law
Read more specific information from DCA regarding bicycle parking in lots and garages. (pdf)
If you believe that you have been treated unfairly when attempting to park a bike at a garage or lot, let DCA know.

Indoor Bike Parking for City Employees

These 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
In the atrium behind the elevators. Use the Broadway entrance.
100 Gold Street, Manhattan, between Spruce and Frankfort Streets
1st floor, north side. Use the Frankfort St. entrance.
125 Worth Street, Manhattan, between Lafayette and Centre Streets
1st floor, west side. Use the Centre Street entrance.

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