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Apply to install bike racks in the street

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In commercial districts, the Portland Bureau of Transportation can install a group of bike racks, known as a bike corral, in on-street parking spaces. The city prefers to put bike corrals near street corners, when possible, as it improves visibility for people crossing the street. Fees may apply.

This application should take 15-20 minutes to complete.

What is a bike corral?

Bike corral fully parked with bikes View full size image

Bike corrals are groups of 3, 6, 9, or 12 bike racks installed on the street in the parking strip in areas with high bicycle parking demand. Bike corrals accommodate 6 to 24 bicycles in the same amount of space as just one or two vehicle parking spaces. They are an efficient use of space and dramatically increase the number of visitors to commercial districts where they are located. 

Portland currently has 157 bike corrals! (last update Jan 2026). 

Should I apply for one?

Bike corral fully parked with bikes View full size image

If you are a business or property owner with enough bike parking demand because you regularly see more than 10 customer bicycles locked outside, then a bike corral is a good choice. If you see fewer bicycles then installing additional bike racks on the sidewalk is a better solution, if space allows. 

Gather information

You'll need to provide your contact information as well as that of the appropriate property owner or management company.  Be prepared to describe in detail where you would like a bike corral installed and as much data as you can provide about the current demand for bike parking at this location. The City prefers to locate bike corrals at street corners when possible. You can send us pictures to help with the assessment. A fee is required in locations with metered parking. The City requires that the business and property owner approve of the corral installation and sign an agreement requiring minor, regular sweeping of the corral to keep it free of debris. 

View map of Portland's bike corrals

View a map of bike corral locations and number of racks at each location throughout Portland. 

Bike Corral Drawing 

Last updated: Feb 2024

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PBOT and the City of Portland understand that this technical bike corral drawing may not be accessible for all users, and may not be compatible with screen reader technology. The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access to all users. To request translation, address look-up tool interpretation, modifications, or other auxiliary aids or services, call 311 (503-823-4000), for Relay Service & TTY: 711, or visit Request an ADA Accommodation.

Apply online

The fee for a bike corral is $3,258 as of fiscal year 26/27 starting on July 1st, 2026. We are in the process of updating this new fee amount in the application/webform below.

This fee may be waived depending on each applicant's circumstances.

Bike corrals are groups of bike racks installed in the on-street parking area.

The City of Portland will prioritize bike corrals at street block corners. Bike corrals increase customer parking, improve street crossings by reducing pedestrian crossing distances, and increase business visibility.

Installation Fee Requirements

Installation Fee is $3,068 as of FY 2024-2025. The fee helps offset the City’s subsidy and fulfill a corral request more quickly. The fee is required for corrals in areas with metered parking.
Are you paying the $3,068 fee?

Site Information

Begin typing to see a list of possible address matches in the Portland metro area, then select one.
e.g. 4-6pm
E.g. 15 min. zone, Loading Only zone
Are there metered parking spaces at the site?
Is there a moving lane of traffic directly next to the curb at any time of day?
Is there a fire hydrant?
Is there a bus stop in front of the business?

Contact Information

Optional

Business Information

Is the on-street bike corral intended to span more than one business?
If the answer to this question is “yes”, each business must provide approval.
Begin typing to see a list of possible address matches in the Portland metro area, then select one.
Optional

Property Owner Information

Optional

Business and Property Owner’s Affirmation

I, the undersigned, do affirm that I am the owner or a duly authorized representative of the corporation owning the above referenced property. I have been made aware of the Applicant’s intent to install a curbside Bike Corral in the curb lane in front of the business listed on this application and have no objections.
Alternatively, written approval in the form of an email can be sent to bikeparking@portlandoregon.gov.
Alternatively, written approval in the form of an email can be sent to bikeparking@portlandoregon.gov.

Maintenance Agreement

This facility will be built under the auspices of a temporary and revocable permit. Because PBOT will be unable to maintain the facility to city standards, the tenants at the above property or the owner of said property are entering this agreement with PBOT. To facilitate the installation of the facility, it is agreed that:

  1. The facility will be swept and otherwise cleared of all debris, fallen leaves and garbage when needed. All trash will be removed from the facility and hauled with the regular trash hauling provided for by the subject property.
  2. The facility will receive occasional visual inspections. If debris and trash have collected to a noticeable degree during this inspection, the facility will be swept as described in item 1.
  3. Evidence of damage, vandalism, or the presence of abandoned bicycles can be reported to PBOT staff. The 24-Hour Maintenance & Repair hotline is (503) 823-1700 or email bikeparking@portlandoregon.gov.
  4. If citizen complaints are received by PBOT, the following steps will be taken:
    1. A field investigation will be completed by Traffic Investigations
    2. If the maintenance level is deemed unacceptable by Traffic Investigations, both the merchant and property owner will be sent a letter about the situation and given the opportunity to respond in writing.
    3. Response to the complaint will result in either: 1) No action; 2) A warning; 3) A change to this agreement if both PBOT and the agreeing party sign the changes; or 4) Revocation of the permit by the City Traffic Engineer.
  5. Future enhancements to this facility will be considered by PBOT. Any proposed enhancement must satisfy the requirements of all public agencies with jurisdiction over the request.
Primary responsibility for this agreement falls on?

Contact

PBOT Bike Parking

BikeParking@PortlandOregon.gov
503-823-9863Sarah Goforth

Related

Apply to Install Bike Racks on the Sidewalk
Event Bike Parking
Bike Rack Design and Spacing Guidelines

Topics

Transportation and roads
Biking
Parking

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