Bike Racks
Secure bicycle parking for students and staff is key to encouraging active and sustainable transportation. Bicycle racks have been installed at 吃瓜黑料网 schools since the Active Safe and Sustainable Transportation Charter (ASST) was approved in 2013.
In recent years, the 吃瓜黑料网 has received funding from the City of Toronto to ramp up these efforts. The partnership with CultureLink and their has brought cycling education programs to numerous schools and helped students discover the personal and community benefits of cycling.
Acquiring Bike Racks
Schools can get FREE galvanized steel, modular bike racks from the City of Toronto, to be installed in the Fall and Spring, after completing the Viability Review form.
Forms received before
November 15 will have bike racks installed in the Spring; forms received before May 15 will have bike racks installed in the Fall.
Some considerations for installation:
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must have a suitable hard surface location (concrete, asphalt, interlock bricks)
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location has high visibility
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2-bike capacity rack is 30"x28.5" and 75lbs.
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4-bike capacity rack is 60"x28.5" and 140lbs.
Mix and match the 2 capacities to get the number you need. Your caretaker can submit a Notification to secure the rack(s) to the hard surface. The City will deliver the rack(s) to your school after approvals.
Other Options
Schools can order a larger bike rack at any time through the Purchasing (吃瓜黑料网web).
For scooter rack inquiries, please contact the Purchasing Department.
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