the goods...

what exists so far, thanks to the DOT:

CityRacks Program

New York City's CITYRACKS program provides free sidewalk bicycle parking racks throughout the five boroughs.

How to suggest new or additional CITYRACKS or report a damaged rack

Due to high volumes of requests for CityRacks, NYCDOT will be prioritizing installation in areas that would benefit from clusters of bicycle parking. We will target installations in areas where we have received multiple requests and/or a “bulk” request from a Community Board, Business Improvement District, civic association or other group of community members. To suggest new or additional bike racks, complete our online request form. To report a damaged rack, use our online repair form

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 will work with our Coordinated Street Furniture vendor, Cemusa, to install 37 Bicycle Parking Structures around the City by the end of the year. Each shelter will contain 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 will be used to display the annual NYC Cycling Map and the "Look" Public Service Campaign. These structures will do more than just provide parking - they send a message that the City encourages cycling.

The first five sheltered bike parking locations are:
* East 17th Street at Broadway, Manhattan
* East Kingsbridge Road at Briggs Avenue, Bronx
* Dekalb Avenue at Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
* Jackson Avenue at 50th Street, Queens
* St. George Ferry Terminal, Staten Island (coming soon!) In addition to this program, the following garages allow you to park your bike indoors. Remember to bring a lock. Parking is free, unless otherwise indicated. Please note that locations that are privately owned may change their rates or may change the availability of bicycle parking.

Manhattan

105 Essex Street (north of Delancey Street)
345 Park Avenue (at 52nd Street) $2.50 a day - privately owned
30 Park Avenue (at 36th Street) $2.50 a day - privately owned
211 E. 71st Street (east of 3rd Avenue) $1.00 a day - privately owned
112 W. 25th Street (at 6th Ave) - privately owned
80 Pine St. $2.50 a day - privately owned

Bronx

Jerome Avenue at 190th Street
Street Jerome Avenue at Gun Hill Road

Queens

Court Square (near Jackson Avenue)
90th Avenue (between Parsons Blvd. and 160th Street) - privately owned
Queens Borough Hall

City Employees Indoor Bike Parking

Please note: Indoor parking is free of charge for all City employees in the area, not just those who work in the listed buildings. 1. 280 Broadway, Manhattan (corner of Broadway and Chambers)
Location: In the atrium behind the elevators.
Instructions: Use the Broadway entrance. 2. 100 Gold Street, Manhattan (between Spruce St. and Frankfort St.)
Location: 1st floor, north side.
Instructions: Use the Frankfort St. entrance.

Hours

Weekdays (except holidays), from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
To retrieve a bicycle after 7:00 pm, request assistance from lobby security.

Rules

-- Cyclists must show their City I.D. to use the room.
-- Cyclists must bring locks to secure their bicycles.
-- Bicycles and locks should be taken home at the end of each workday.
-- The City is not responsible for stolen or damaged property.
-- As a courtesy, please park your bicycle to maximize available space for other cyclists.