Secure Bike Parking

NYC DOT is expanding access to safe and convenient bike parking in NYC by installing 500 secure bike parking structures. These structures will be available to cyclists through memberships. Long-term (annual fee) and short-term (hourly fee) options will be available for members.

Secure bike parking helps meet the city’s growing cycling needs by making it easier to own a bike, including cargo, adaptive, and UL-certified e-bikes.

Suggest a Location

Where do you want to see secure bike parking? NYC DOT is currently collecting recommendations for secure bike parking structure locations.

Parking Options

There are four types of secure bike parking structures. The variety of options are designed to suit the storage needs of cyclist by providing convenient membership options for long-term bike parking with an annual commitment or short-term bike parking with hourly rates. The program will also include discounted memberships for low-income New Yorkers.

Standard Bikes: Category 1

  • Small, enclosed structures for six standard bikes
  • Long-term bike parking
  • Installed in the curb lane on residential blocks

Cargo/Adaptive Bikes: Category 2

  • Small, enclosed structures for two oversized bikes
  • Long-term bike parking
  • Installed in the curb lane on residential blocks
Curbside placement for both Category 1 and 2 structures near an intersection.
Curbside placement for both Category 1 and 2 structures near an intersection.
Mid-block curbside placement for both Category 1 and 2 structures.
Mid-block curbside placement for both Category 1 and 2 structures.

Hub: Category 3

  • Large, enclosed structures
  • Short-term bike parking
  • Installed on wide sidewalks, under elevated structures, in plazas or on other City property
Category 3 structure on a wide sidewalk near a transit hub.
Category 3 structure on a wide sidewalk near a transit hub.
Category 3 structure on a large, pedestrianized area.
Category 3 structure on a large, pedestrianized area.

Self-Locking Docks: Category 4

  • Self-locking docks with e-micromobility charging ports
  • Short-term bike parking
  • Installed on wide sidewalks, in plazas, or potentially in curb lanes
Large Category 4 dock on a wide sidewalk.
Large Category 4 dock on a wide sidewalk.
Category 4 dock installed along the curb near an intersection.
Category 4 dock installed along the curb near an intersection.

Registration and Membership

Registration will be required to participate in the Secure Bike Parking program. Membership options and fees will differ for long-term and short-term options. Stay tuned for more information about the registration process.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding secure bike parking, please contact NYC DOT online.