Bike Parking

Always lock the frame of your bike to the rack. If a bike is only locked to the rack by a wheel, a thief can simply remove the wheel and walk away with the rest of your bike.

A U-lock is the most secure type of lock for your bike. Cable locks can easily be cut and should only be used as a secondary lock to secure wheels.

Bike Rack Styles

There are many different styles of bike racks, however, they do not all provide the same functionality. A good bike rack should:

• Support an upright bike by providing two points of contact.
• Accommodate a variety of bike styles (cargo bikes, tandem, etc.).
• Allow locking of the bike frame and one wheel with a U-lock.
• Provide security and longevity features appropriate for the intended location.
• Be intuitive and user-friendly.

Two bike rack style meet all the performance criteria listed above: the Inverted-U (hoop) and Post-and-Ring (hitch) styles. These are the only bike racks approved for use in the public right of way in Worcester and are recommended for use on private property as well.

Inverted U Style Rack

Post-and-Hitch Style Rack

Bike Parking Guidelines

The Department of Transportation and Mobility is developing guidelines for the installation of bike racks both in the public right of way and for private developments.

Where Can I Park My Bike?

The interactive map below shows the locations of existing publicly available bike racks in Worcester with details about the rack type and how many bikes can be stored there. You can zoom in or out of the map using your mouse or the + and - buttons.

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Where Would You Like to See More Bike Parking in Worcester?

We want to hear from you! Where would you like to see more bike parking in Worcester? Let us know using the form linked below.

Worcester Bike Parking Requests