The Bicycle Access to Office Buildings Law was signed by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on August 13, 2009. It goes into effect on December 11, 2009. The law aims to increase bicycle commuting by providing cyclists with the opportunity to securely park their bicycles in or close to their workplaces.
The Law only applies to commercial office buildings with at least one freight elevator. It does not apply to residential buildings.
The Process:
Please note that forms will be made available at the DOT's website on December 11.
- A Tenant or Subtenant assesses the number of bikes it would like to accommodate in its office space.
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The Tenant or Subtenant completes a Tenant Request and sends it by USPS certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Building Owner or Manager.
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The Building Owner or Manager will either:
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Implement and post a Bicycle Access Plan that allows the Tenant's employees to bring bikes into the Tenant's office space within 30 days of receipt of Tenant Request OR
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Request an exception due to A) alternate bicycle parking facilities or B) safety concerns related to the building's freight elevator(s) within 15 days of receipt of Tenant Request.
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If the Building Owner or Manager submits an Exception Request, the Tenant or Subtenant should receive notification from the Building Owner or Manager within 30 days of the Tenant Request. Otherwise, a Bicycle Access Plan or a notice of its availability should be posted in the building's lobby within 35 days of the Tenant Request.
For more information about what Bicycle Access means to you:
General Resources
Download a factsheet (pdf)
Download a presentation on the program (ppt)
Read the FAQ
Information for...
Office Building Tenants/Subtenants
Office Building Owners/Managers
Employees Who Work in Office Buildings