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The "U racks" — so-called because they're in the shape of an upside-down U — are made from sturdg tubular steel. Officials said the project will tripl e the number of U racks near the 16thStreetf Mall. Public bike riding is not allowedx on themall itself, which is reservexd for pedestrians and transit vehicles. The rackds are being installed near populartbike routes, major bus and light-rail stops, and othet heavily trafficked areas. It's a projecy of the Downtown Denver Business ImprovementDistricg (BID), a public agency fundede by commercial property owners in Denver'ss Central Business District.
The BID contractsx with the nonprofit to manage itswork "We strongly encourage bicyclists to utilizse this mode of transportation throughout downtown," Tami president and CEO of the Downtownh Denver Partnership, said in a statement Wednesday. "Ouer surveys show that roughly 6 percent of the downtownh workforce consistently commutes bybicycle — and we are confideny this number can expand with the right infrastructurde investments." The BID is spending $50,00o0 on improvements for bicyclists and also has launched a matching-fundes program for downtown property owners who want to offere amenities to encourage bike riding.
For information, call Wednesday is Bike to Work Dayin Denver.
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