Bike Parking in the Right of Way

• To expand Denver's multi-modal transportation options as seen through the Strategic Transportation Plan
• To provide dedicated, end-of-trip parking for people on bikes
• To increase compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act and ensure pedestrian comfort in the sidewalk area

Bicycle Parking Rules & Regulations

Denver's Bicycle Parking Program(PDF, 3MB) presentation to the Denver Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation May 2015

Bicycle Parking Standards 2022(PDF, 334KB)

The Bike Parking Program creates a streamlined process to apply for bike parking in the public right-of-way, provides new options for both on-the-sidewalk inverted u-racks and in-the-parking lane bike corrals, and updates design standards for both bike parking types.

The Program can also provide city funding for bicycle parking, for those applications that meet the highest demand for bike parking as part of Denver’s transportation system. These applications are reviewed year-round.

If you have an identified need for bike parking in the public right-of-way and would like to apply for a rack or bicycle corral, please complete this application(PDF, 644KB) and send it to bikeparking@denvergov.org.

(PDF, 644KB) 

While anyone can apply and pay for the bicycle parking facility, the permit holder must be the adjacent property owner. Thus, if the application is submitted by someone other than the adjacent property owner, the property owner's information must be included in the application.

If property owners want to install a bike rack on their existing property, they are able to do so at their discretion. However, the City would encourage property owners to select a rack of functional design and place it in a location visible to the entrance.

Any new development must comply with the bicycle parking regulations in the new zoning code (see Article 10).

Combining bikes with transit makes it even easier to get around!  RTD allows bikes on the bus and light rail system and provides facilities at stations to secure bikes.  It's a healthy, economical and environmentally friendly way to commute to work, school or recreational activities.

Bike-n-Ride: More information from RTD

Bicycle lockers are encouraged for use by employees and bicycle commuters to offer a secure facility in which to park a bicycle.  RTD provides bicycle parking at certain transit station areas, and other private entities provide bicycle lockers for assigned use.