Post-and-ring bicycle stands consist of a pre-cast bike locking ring mounted on an aluminum post installed within the public right-of-way, typically on City of Toronto sidewalks and boulevards, wherever public bicycle parking facilities are needed and where sidewalks and boulevards have a minimum width of 2.6 metres.
Potential locations are identified through requests from the public, as well as from City agencies (libraries, community centres, etc.). All new locations suggested by the public will be considered, however, the City reserves the right to vet all submissions.
Transportation Services performs site inspections of requested locations to determine if the suggested location is suitable for this program.
Bicycle Locking Ring Stands are not supplied by the City for installation on private property. New large developments are required to provide bicycle parking facilities, and if there is not enough space for bike racks on the property, the City will install post-and-ring stands on adjacent City property, at the developer's expense.
The supply, installation & maintenance of bike locking ring sites is currently coordinated by the Street Furniture section and completed by contracted services.
The post-and-ring bike racks are safe, as long as you lock the frame and at least one wheel to the rack.
Note: For bike rings (with bikes attached to them) that have been removed due to a construction project, the cyclist or owner of the bike should speak to a construction worker on site and explain the situation or look for a site office or trailer near the construction site to have your bike unlocked.
To report a maintenance issue with a post and ring stand, bike stand, bicycle racks (graffiti, damaged, re-locate, move). You can submit a service request at the link below.
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