Free bike stations for Australian communities

A smarter place to stop.

Councils can apply for a free Bike Stop for parks, playgrounds and community spaces. Approved locations receive a practical, attractive bike station supplied and installed at no cost.

Apply for a free Bike Stop See how it works

Applications are currently open to Australian councils only.

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Bike Stop station with secure bicycle parking in a community park

Free installation

100% Funded

Council applications

Community funded

Supply and installation for approved sites

Simple

Secure bike parking with a clean, practical design

Community funded

Supported by discreet local business sponsorship

How it works

One application.
Three simple steps.

Choose a location

Nominate a park, playground, café precinct, foreshore or other public community space.

We assess the site

We review visibility, access, community value, installation suitability and local sponsorship potential.

Approved sites are installed

Selected locations receive a Bike Stop supplied and installed free of charge.

Important: Bike Stops are limited. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

The product

Useful infrastructure without the visual clutter.

Bike Stop combines secure bicycle parking with understated, interchangeable sponsor panels. The result is attractive public infrastructure that supports active transport while giving local businesses a practical way to contribute to their community.

Multiple secure bicycle lock points
Durable, low-maintenance construction
Three interchangeable local sponsor panels
Suitable for parks and community destinations
Simple design that can be installed at scale
Attractive and unobtrusive advertising
Supplied and installed at no cost for approved sites

Active Communities Network

One network.
Many communities.

Each Bike Stop can feature local businesses, local identity and local community value, while maintaining the same clean, recognisable design.

Park-ready

Simple, attractive and designed for open public spaces.

Locally supported

Advertising space is subtle, interchangeable and community focused.

Built to scale

A repeatable design that can grow across suburbs, towns and regions.

FREE BIKE STATIONS ✦ ACTIVE COMMUNITIES ✦ LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ✦ AUSTRALIAN COUNCILS ✦

Council application

Apply for a free Bike Stop.

Submit one application for each proposed location. Every location is assessed individually. We may contact you if more information is required.

One form per proposed site Australian councils only

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01 Council contact

Council name * Contact person * Position or department * Work email * Phone number *

02 Proposed location

Proposed location name * Street address * Suburb * State * Postcode * Type of location * Approximate number of daily visitors * Why would this location benefit from a Bike Stop? *

03 Site details

Is there an existing concrete installation area? * Are there local businesses near the proposed location? * Additional information

I confirm that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of an Australian council.

Application conditions

Applications are assessed based on:

Community benefit
Location suitability
Visibility and expected use
Installation requirements
Local sponsorship potential
Available Bike Stop program capacity

Submitting an application does not guarantee that a Bike Stop will be approved or installed.

A separate application must be submitted for every proposed site.

Have another community location in mind? Start with one simple application.

Apply for a free Bike Stop