Bike Month: NYC DOT Invites New Yorkers to Propose Secure Bike Parking Locations, Releases 2026 Bike Map

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May 4, 2025
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Bike Month: NYC DOT Invites New Yorkers to Propose Secure Bike Parking Locations, Releases 2026 Bike Map

NYC DOT to build network of 500 secure bike parking locations, seeking public feedback on locations through new online feedback portal

The 2026 NYC Bike Map provides an in-depth look at New York's ever-growing bike network spanning all five boroughs

Category 1 (L) and 2 (R) bike storage structures may be installed in the curb lane on residential blocks.

NEW YORK - New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn today celebrated the start of Bike Month by launching the public planning process for NYC DOT's forthcoming Secure Bike Parking Program and publishing the 2026 NYC Bike Map. NYC DOT will build a network of 500 secure bike parking locations and has launched an online feedback portal to gather suggestions on where to place them. Access to secure bike parking and an updated bike network map will continue to fuel New Yorkers' embrace of cycling, a safe and environmentally friendly transportation option.

"More New Yorkers are riding bikes than ever before, so we're meeting this moment with new tools and programs that make bike trips safer, easier, and more accessible from parking to trip planning," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. "Many New Yorkers, especially families, opt out of bike ownership because they lack the storage space in their homes-especially for larger family-oriented cargo bikes. We look forward to launching this exciting Secure Bike Parking program later this year and continuing to support the growth of cycling."

New Yorkers are encouraged to share feedback on a new online portal to help determine locations for the launch of New York City's secure bike parking program.

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. The program will also include discounted memberships for low-income New Yorkers.

Cyclists travel along Ninth Avenue in a protected bike lane.

On the feedback portal, New Yorkers can share what type of bicycle they would like to store (standard, e-bike, cargo, adaptive, etc.) and the length of time (long-term, short-term, overnight, weekends, etc.) at each suggested location. New Yorkers may also indicate preferred amenities such as e-bike battery charging, tire pumps, and bike repair stations.

For the first time this year, the 2026 NYC Bike Map will be interactive online, allowing New Yorkers to plan trips based on types of bike routes and points of interest. A static version of the map will also be available online. Print versions of the map will be available for free at bike shops, libraries, and community centers across the five boroughs.

The 2026 NYC Bike map is available for free online and in-print at bike shops across the five boroughs.

The map displays different types of bike lane infrastructure: protected bike lanes (physically separated from traffic including Greenways), conventional bike lanes (painted lanes on streets), shared lanes (roads shared with vehicles), and links (connections between bike routes). It also shows locations of Citi Bike stations, along with bike shops and bike rental businesses throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

"Accessible bike storage is a missing link in our city's cycling infrastructure, and this program helps fill that gap," said City Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu. "Expanding access to secure parking and giving New Yorkers better tools to navigate our bike network will make cycling a real option for more people across all five boroughs. I encourage everyone to visit the feedback portal and help us get these locations right."

"Citywide secure bike parking will transform New York City," said Ben Furnas, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives. "Lack of access to secure bike parking is the #2 reason New Yorkers choose not to ride a bike (after wanting to feel safer), and 26% of New York City households have experienced bike theft. With citywide secure bike parking, more people will be able to choose bikes and keep riding. We're glad that the City is moving forward with this plan to bring safe and secure bike parking across the five boroughs."

"We are grateful to the NYC DOT and Commissioner Flynn for advancing these innovative solutions to provide secure bike parking and an interactive bike map that respond to the real needs of working New Yorkers," said Ligia Guallpa, Executive Director of Worker's Justice Project and Co-Founder of its Los Deliveristas Unidos campaign. "For the 80,000 deliveristas who keep this city running, access to safe, secure bike infrastructure is a core workplace condition. Without secure parking, workers face constant risk of theft, often losing their primary source of income overnight. This predominantly immigrant workforce faces a lack of access to storage and safe charging facilities, limiting the role they play in advancing low-carbon, last-mile delivery across New York City. As the city moves to promote safer e-bike use, these efforts must be matched with accessible, reliable storage and charging infrastructure. Delivery workers are among the most active cyclists in New York and play a vital role in reducing emissions from last-mile delivery. By investing in this infrastructure for them, the NYC DOT is making a critical investment in worker safety, public safety, and the city's climate future."