Stay tuned -- for details on the September 10 launch events!
What is the project?
- Installation of bike racks throughout the Downtown area east of EK Gaylord
- Joint project by Urban Neighbors (the Downtown Oklahoma City Neighborhood Association) and Downtown OKC Initiatives, Inc.
- Funded by $20,000 grant from the City of OKC Neighborhood Partnership Program
- Matched by donations of cash, services, and volunteer & professional hours from residents, workers and businesses across the whole of the Downtown community
Why is it needed?
- Enhances livability and presents a good image of the City
- Easy to cycle to and use the many Downtown destinations and attractions
- Transportation option for students and especially low-income workers at a time of high gas prices
- Decreases pollution and promotes healthy lifestyles
How many?
- 30 - 50 Inverted U-shaped Racks, both standard and “looped” designs. Each rack will accommodate two bicycles and each location will have one to eight racks depending on the available space
- 2-4 “Art Racks” – These will be pieces of street art as well as functioning bike racks which will be designed and built by local architects and artists (A separate proposal will be ubmitted later to the City of OKC Arts Commission for these racks)
- Exact rack numbers depend primarily on cost of concreting key sites, as well as the number of locations that are finally approved in the Revocable Permit
Who will use the racks?
- Downtown residents & workers
- Families from nearby neighborhoods
- Nearby workers (e.g., OUHSC)
- Cyclists from across Greater OKC
- Visitors & tourists
More info -
- Download the documents to the right for a complete overview of the project