New bike racks are now available for free to local businesses wanting to welcome cyclists and offer them a way to park their bikes safely.
News release from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana:
Free bike racks now available to eligible businesses
Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 25, 2026) – New bike racks are now available for free to local businesses wanting to welcome cyclists and offer them a way to park their bikes safely.
Businesses are encouraged to apply for bike racks while supplies last. Requests are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis against established location criteria and specifications. To request a free bike rack and installation, Fort Wayne business owners should click here and fill out a brief form. Businesses must be located inside city limits and should preferably be within a quarter mile of a trail or bike lane. Racks need to be installed in concrete and have adequate spacing around them, generally two to three feet.
The Bike Rack Program is designed to support active transportation, which has the following benefits:
- reduces emissions from motor vehicles,
- lowers expenses for gasoline and repairs to vehicles for residents,
- provides the health benefits of exercise and
- helps businesses better serve customers who choose to bike.
The City’s Bike Rack Program started in 2009 and since that time more than 400 bike racks have been installed throughout the community.
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division works to enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods and ensure a dynamic framework for growth and development. The Division’s departments include Neighborhood Code Compliance, Neighborhoods, Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services, Redevelopment/Economic Development, and Planning and Policy.
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