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The Chicago Department of Transportation's Bicycle Program installs and maintains bike racks in Chicago and provides free consulting services to building owners, as part of the Bike 2015 Plan.
Restaurant patrons wait outside near the well-used bike racks on Belmont and Francisco Avenues. Photo by Steven Vance.
A photo of bike parking outside a restaurant on Belmont Avenue.
Make a request
- Request a bike rack - Visit the Bike Parking Program's website
- Report an abandoned bike - Abandoned bikes can be reported by calling 311, or filling out our Abandoned Bicycle Reporting Form.
Indoor Bike Parking
- Getting indoor bike parking at work - Leads to the Frequently Asked Questions page
- McDonald's Cycle Center - Formerly the Millennium Park Bicycle Station, an indoor facility in Millennium Park that provides secure, heated, indoor bike parking for 300 bikes during the day, and giving 24/7 access to members.
A photo of the McDonald's Cycle Center in Millennium Park, downtown Chicago. Photo by Steven Vance.
Theft prevention
The best way to get your bike back if it's stolen is to never let it go in the first place. Use good locking techniques and lock only to high-quality bike racks (like the ones CDOT installs) or parking meters (where they exist).
- Read our guide to bike theft prevention
- Register your bicycle with the Chicago Police Department
- Visit the Stolen Bike Registry
Guides for Establishing Bike Parking
- Best Practices Report - Chicago Bike Parking (PDF)
- Bike Parking for Your Business (PDF)
- Indoor Bike Parking Solutions Guide from Transportation Alternatives (PDF)
- Specs for CDOT Bike Racks (PDF)
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