Citywide Launch of Secure Bike Parking at 500 Locations

An example of secure, small capacity bike parking, the smallest facility design, will provide New Yorkers with curbside, all-weather bike storage in residential neighborhoods. Credit: Tranzito

Tranzito Has Been Identified to Install and Operate a Citywide Secure Bike Parking Network.

Publicly Accessible Secure Bike Parking Will Support New York City’s Record Bike Ridership by Providing New Options for Residents Without In-Home Bike Storage Space.

The agency has identified the top ranked vendor, Tranzito, to install and operate a citywide network of secure bike parking structures. With a draft contract in development, NYC DOT and Tranzito, will soon enter into contract negotiations to begin the process of sourcing and installing necessary bike parking infrastructure. The selection stems from a request for proposals (RFP) issued in 2024 and is expected to include a five-year contract to operate.

With more than 600,000 bicycling trips taken in the city each day, secure bike parking access will continue to fuel New Yorkers’ embrace of cycling, a safe and environmentally friendly transportation option. This secure bike storage network is critical because many New Yorkers lack in-home bike storage space or cannot carry heavier e-bikes or cargo bikes up stairs in apartment buildings, significant barriers to bike ownership.

NYC DOT will plan storage locations equitably across the five boroughs to help ensure all New Yorkers can experience the benefits of cycling. A variety of small and high-capacity secure parking facility designs will be included in the parking network, including enclosed and open-air units both at the curbside and off-street. More information about all facility designs will be shared at a later date. 

NYC DOT will prioritize locations and storage designs to:

• Improve bike parking near major transit hubs
• Provide options to accommodate e-bikes and cargo bikes
• Offer long-term storage in residential areas for New Yorkers without space for in-home storage.
• Potentially incorporate e-bike charging in storage facilities.