Bicycle Parking

Mission

DDOT shall provide and manage bicycle parking in public space, encourage bicycle parking in private space, and set design standards for bicycle parking facilities.  All bike parking has been declared free for all DC residents.

To increase the availability of convenient bicycle and scooter parking facilities, increase pedestrian safety, and support alternative transportation ridership. Safe, secure, and abundant bicycle and scooter parking is necessary to support the District’s growing number of people using bikes and scooters for transportation, commuting, and recreation. Providing sufficient bicycle and scooter parking is part of DDOT's strategy to promote bicycling and scooting in the District of Columbia and reduce the number of bikes and scooters locked to trees, benches, and railings. 

Procedures & Services

Bicycle Parking Guide

Each year, District residents and visitors take millions of trips on dockless bikes and scooters.  To support this growing transit option, DDOT is installing bike and scooter corrals across the District.  Please visit our public dashboard to learn more about bicycle and scooter usage in the District.  District regulations require new construction to provide both short and long-term bicycle parking for residents, employees, and visitors. 

The off-sidewalk parking corrals are available for personal and shared dockless bikes and scooters. Residents can submit a request for off-sidewalk parking corrals through 311. 

Questions? Please contact the appropriate DDOT Community Engagement Specialist. 

See Related

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  Bicycle Access and Safety (Compendium)
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  Bicycle Lanes (Compendium)
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  Trails Program (Compendium)
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  Traffic Safety and Vision Zero (Compendium)
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  Miscellaneous Vehicles (Compendium)
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  goDCgo (Compendium)
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  Capital Bikeshare (Compendium)
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  Bicycle Parking (Compendium)