The Where Ya' Rack? sponsor program allows donors to sponsor an individual bike rack and receive permanent recognition through a customized dedication affixed to the rack. 

Rack sponsorships ($300) are also fully deductible if the sponsored rack is donated to the City and placed on public property. If the sponsored rack is located on private property, the rack sponsorship is partially tax deductible after accounting for the fair market value of the rack.  We recommend that you speak to your tax specialist, in any case, to make sure that your specific donation or sponsorship adheres the latest rules from the IRS.

If you'd like your rack installed on private property, all we need is approval from the land-owner.  You can download our form here, and have the property owner sign and return the document to YLC.  Then, once we have the plaque manufactured, we can go ahead and install the rack.

How the program works

1. A donor agrees to sponsor a rack through the YLC
2. A dedication is personalized with a message from the donor
   and permanently attached to the rack
3. The rack is securely installed by YLC member-volunteers at a location
   determined in coordination with the sponsor and the city of New Orleans (if installed on public property).

Click HERE to Download a Where Ya' Rack? Sponsor Form

The Rack

Where Ya’ Rack? has partnered with a rack manufacturer to provide unique and secure bike racks throughout New Orleans.  Our manufacturer provides space-efficient secure bike racks that are slim and elegant, to fit into any location. The unique "hitch" design with a hoop allows bikes to be locked simultaneously by the wheels and frame.   Our manufacturer has customized their design specifically for Where Ya’ Rack? by incorporating a fleur de lis and bike lock cut-out into the rack, the Fleur de Lock.  You can see the obvious similarities between the rack and our logo.

The Dedication

The Where Ya’ Rack? sponsored racks feature a dedication decal installed on the bottom of the bike lock cut-out. The plaque measures approximately 8 x 2 inches and is made to order with a personalized message from the sponsor. The personalized dedication is an excellent way to recognize individuals, organizations or businesses in the community. It can serve as a lasting memorial to a very special person or group, signal support for the bicycling community, or provide recognition to a local business or organization.  The only things not allowed on the sponsored inscription are advertisements.  The printing method only allows 1 color, so any logos or text should not include more than black.  You can see some examples of plaques we've already made right here.

Certified and Top Rated Rack Locations

As community members suggest and vote on rack locations, we'll post a list on this website.  You'll be able to clearly identify the top rated locations as well as view spaces that have been pre-certified by the City of New Orleans and Where Ya' Rack?. Please contact us to express your interest in sponsoring a rack.  You can install a rack on your property or we can help you find the perfect space for your sponsored rack.

To get an understanding for the space requirements for a bike rack, you can see the city specifications here under "Bike Parking Facilities" on the right.  Our racks are smaller than the city's standard "staple" rack, but employ most of the same space needs.  You can see, you need at least 7'8" of sidewalk space to install our racks parallel to the street, and at least 11'3" of sidewalk space to install them perpendicular to the street.  They also note bike footprint (75"x32") from racks should be a minimum of 15' from fire hydrants, 20' from bus stops, and 1' from other permanent objects, among other things.  You can see all of the details in the new application the city of New Orleans Department of Public Works created to codify the requirements, see page 2.