Durham bicycling enthusiasts now have 67 new bike racks to use throughout the city thanks to a recently finished installation as part of Durham's CityRacks Bicycle Parking Program.
"We have received many phone calls and e-mails thanking us for installing the bicycle racks. As I travel around town, I see they are being used," said Dale McKeel, bicycle and pedestrian coordinator with the Transportation Division of the City’s Department of Public Works. "This is an important step in the City’s efforts to become a more bicycle-friendly community and we’re going to continue our progress by installing more racks and lockers at both our public schools and the new Durham Station in the coming year."
According to McKeel, $8,140, or 80 percent, in grant funding for the new racks was provided by federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds, with the City providing $2,034, or 20 percent, in matching funds.
All new bicycle racks are located on public property and a new map and list of all rack locations can now be accessed below. According to McKeel, the City does plan to install additional bicycle racks in the coming year.
To request a specific location for a new rack, or to review the current map and list of all rack locations, see the links below or contact McKeel at (919) 560-4366, extension 284 or via e-mail at dale.mckeel@durhamnc.gov.
Residents can also stay up-to-date with all bicycling and pedestrian activities by visiting the Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Web site at www.bikewalkdurham.org.