FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - With warmer springtime weather in the eventual future, there will also be more bicyclists navigating Fort Wayne. In an effort to make errands more accessible on wheels, local business owners can now sign up for a free bike rack to be installed by the city. According to a press release from city officials, 65 bike racks are available on a first-come, first-served basis as part of the City of Fort Wayne’s Bike Rack Program. Business owners can apply online through Engage Fort Wayne. According to the release, businesses must be inside city limits, and preferably within a quarter mile of a trail or bike lane. Since the program began in 2009, over 400 bike racks have been installed around Fort Wayne. “The Bike Rack Program is a simple way to accommodate active transportation in our community. This incentive for installing bike racks has been popular among businesses looking to serve customers in new ways, and residents are grateful for reliable and secure places to park their bicycles. Bike racks not only encourage bicycle commuting, but when they are placed at neighborhood businesses, they also encourage cyclists to stop and shop.” Paul Spoelhof, the City of Fort Wayne’s planning director ...read more read less