Large Hoop Rack

Large Hoop Racks provide free, short-term bike parking on sidewalks. Installations are driven by bike parking demand. The design for the Large Hoop Rack is a product of an international design competition held in 2009. Recognized for its function and elegance, the Large Hoop Rack has been added to the permanent collection of the Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design.

Large Hoop Rack
Richmond Terrace, Staten Island

Description

  • Large hoop: 33.7 inches-diameter, cast-metal circle with a horizontal bar across the center

Siting

  • Must be installed on city-owned property
  • 11-foot minimum sidewalk width
  • Away from pedestrian flow, usually at the curb, and always away from crosswalks
  • If installed at the curb, clearance from the curb must be a minimum of 18 inches
    • 36 inches if parallel to the curb
    • 48 inches if at a 45-degree angle
    • 60 inches if at a 90-degree angle to the curb
  • Can only be installed on concrete or MTA grates
  • Minimum 8 feet from the building
  • Minimum 10 feet from a hydrant
  • When clustering racks together, provide:
    • 3 feet between for 90-degree
    • 4 feet between 45-degree
  • Minimum 8 feet spacing on-center between individual racks

 

Installation

  • DOT installs and maintains large hoop racks requested through the program

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