Bike Rack Grant Program 2024

Madrax 3U u190 6-bike rack on rails

Bike racks are now available at no cost to businesses and nonprofit institutions in Provincetown. The Bike Rack Grant Program provides a rack from the town’s inventory to be placed on the applicant’s property for public use.

Grant applications are accepted year-round on a rolling, first come, first-served basis. Racks are funded through the Bicycle Committee’s annual budget authorized by Town Meeting.

Available Bike Racks

The bike racks available through this program are freestanding, inverted-U racks on rails that meet the bike parking design guidelines of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. The racks are made from heavy-duty steel with a galvanized finish to withstand our coastal climate. They have an expected service life of 10+ years.

Bike Rack Layouts

Bike racks are available in 10-bike, 6-bike, and 4-bike configurations. Below are recommended layouts and dimensions for rack installation. A typical parking space can accommodate a 10-bike layout.

Apply for a Bike Rack Grant

Application Process

  1. Identify the location where you’d like to install a rack on your property

  2. Complete and submit the application form

  3. A committee member will work with you to determine the appropriate size rack and location on your property

  4. Delivery of the rack by the Provincetown Department of Public Works (DPW).

Program Requirements

  • Racks must be visible from the street or other public way

  • Racks must be available for use by the general public and signed as a “public bike rack”

  • Racks must be in a location with no obstructions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 (ADA) and Public Right of Way Access Guidelines (PROWAG) accessibility regulations (e.g., direct access from a sidewalk, street, or driveway without curbs or other vertical obstructions)

  • Rack locations may be included on published maps, lists of public bike racks, and public bike rack signage

  • Racks must be maintained by the applicant in good repair and free of obstructions year-round.

Application Form

Grant applications are accepted year-round on a rolling, first come, first-served basis.