SAINT JOHN – Green Feet, the Environment Committee for Uptown Saint John Inc., has completed phase one of its uptown bike parking initiative.
The end of this phase brings five new bike racks to the streets of uptown Saint John.
The bike racks were a result of a partnership between Green Feet, the Saint John Parking Commission and uptown businesses. The partnership offered businesses the opportunity to brand bike racks to their business or district.
Fifteen businesses signed up for the opportunity. The first five bike racks are at the following locations: ACAP Saint John, Germain Street, American eel shaped bike rack; Happinez, Princess Street, wine glass shape; Java Moose, Prince William, coffee cup shape; Rotary Club, upper King St., bike shape with logo in wheel (rack sponsored by Keith Brideau); Gilbert McGloan Gillis, lower King St., bike shape with logo on crossbar and in wheel.
The racks are intended to raise the profile of both cycling and the uptown businesses as active transportation champions.
Active Transportation Saint John had final say over functionality of the racks, the city’s heritage board signed off on the finish, and the businesses chose the design.
