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Bike Racks

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Published: Friday, 31 July 2015 12:51

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Bike Racks City bike rackSince 2009, the City has installed over 225 bike racks around Fort Wayne. These bike racks are purchased using federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds and are provided to local businesses free of charge. We prefer to install racks at businesses within 1/4 mile of trails and bike lanes, but will make exceptions if there is evidence of bike use. Businesses must be located in the City of Fort Wayne. Racks need to be installed in concrete and have adequate spacing around them, generally 2—3 feet.

If you are a business owner that would like to request a bike rack, please call 311.

To learn more, download the Bike Rack Flyer here.

Types of Bike Infrastructure

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Published: Friday, 31 July 2015 12:37

Types-of-bike-infrastructure Bike-lane

Bike Lane

Bike lanes give bicyclists and drivers their own designated space on the road. Bicyclists should ride with the flow of traffic. Drivers may cross into the bike lane to park or make a right turn.

YouTube Video on Using Bike Lanes

Types-of-bike-infrastructure Bike-box

Bike Box

A bike box is a green painted area ahead of an intersection. Bicyclists gather in the box on a red light to be more visible to drivers. Drivers should stop behind the bike box and yield to bicyclists when making a right turn.

YouTube Video on Using the Bike Box

Types-of-bike-infrastructure Sharrow

Sharrow
Sharrows are painted on bike routes where there is not enough space for a dedicated bike lane. Bicyclists should ride down the center of the chevron. Drivers should always give three feet when passing a bicyclist.

YouTube Video on Using Sharrows

 

 

Types-of-bike-infrastructure Trails

Trails

Trails are paths for non-motorized activity, such as bicyclists and pedestrians, that are separated from the road- way. Bicyclists should ride on the right side, yield to pedestrians, and give an audible warning before passing other trail users. Bicyclists should check for cars when trails cross driveways or intersections.

YouTube Video on Using Trails

Types-of-bike-infrastructure Without-bike-infrastructure

Riding without Bike Infrastructure

When riding in the road, bicy- clists should follow all rules of the road, including riding with traffic and stopping at stop signs and red lights. If riding on the sidewalk, bicyclists should yield to pedestrians and watch for cars when crossing intersections or driveways.

YouTube Video on Bike Basics