Bicycle Parking

The City of Toronto’s comprehensive bicycle parking programs are intended to provide public bicycle parking facilities at locations that are regularly frequented by cyclists. If you see an abandoned bicycle on City property or believe the City may have removed your bicycle, please contact 311.

In June 2016, Toronto City Council approved the Cycling Network Plan to connect, grow and renew cycling routes over ten years. The Plan outlines the parallel investment between private and public providers of bicycle parking, and a commitment to develop a Bicycle Parking Strategy.

The purpose of the Bicycle Parking Strategy is to:

  • develop a shared vision for bicycle parking and security among providers and users
  • spread and clarify responsibility for the provision of bicycle parking
  • increase knowledge of priority areas for investment
  • plan the City’s efforts in building and managing its bicycle parking assets

Long term bicycle parking located in the garage of an office building. A secure bicycle cage is located beside some bicycle racks.

The provision of bicycle parking is a shared responsibility of many public agencies and private land owners. Recognizing that, the City is working with private and public providers of bicycle parking to develop the strategy.

Private providers of bicycle parking are responsible for providing long-term secure parking on private property (including residential and office buildings) and short-term bicycle racks located on private property.

 

 

Bicycle Locking Rings

Toronto’s bicycle locking rings provide free, safe bike parking for two bikes in the public right-of-way.

Bike Corrals

Bike corrals are free, seasonal on-street bicycle parking racks that use car parking spaces in the curb lane and can hold up to 28 bikes.

Bicycle Lockers

Bicycle lockers provide protection for bicycles and most accessories from theft, vandalism and inclement weather. Learn more about how to reserve a bicycle locker.

Bicycle Parking Stations

Bicycle stations are secure indoor parking facilities that provide covered, overnight parking for bicycles. Learn more about how to register to access a bicycle station.

The City has produced a set of Guidelines for the Design and Management of Bicycle Parking Facilities, which provide planners, developers, and property managers with information to support the design, construction, and management of high quality bicycle parking facilities.