Bike Corral

Bike Corrals are clusters of bike racks installed in the roadbed. Corrals are installed where demand for bicycle parking exceeds the available sidewalk space.

BikeCorral outside P.S. 118 Maurice Sendak Community School: 7th Street, Brooklyn

Description

  • 35 feet minimum length by 7 feet minimum width
  • Powder-coated or galvanized steel
  • Curbside bulb out is preferred

Siting

  • Installed only in the roadbed:
    • 3 feet minimum from the curb line
    • 4 feet from the double white line of the travel lane if in the floating lane (i.e. offset crossings)
  • Clearances:
    • 15 feet: fire hydrants
    • 10 feet: driveways
    • 5 feet: above-ground structures
    • 3 feet: grates, utility covers
  • Cannot site within bus stops, taxi stands or hotel loading zones

 

Installation

  • DOT designs bike corrals specific to the site
  • Some designs include large planter pots, others granite or concrete blocks.
  • Installation is done by DOT

For More Information

  • For more information, visit the BikeCorrals web page
  • To report damage, email bikecorrals@dot.nyc.gov
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