As it turns out, Burbank residents are embracing the city’s newly installed bicycle parking facilities. In a unanimous vote last week, the City Council agreed to extend its bike-corral pilot project until February in Magnolia Park. During this time, city officials and staff will continue evaluating the pros and cons of the bike-friendly initiative.

Per LA Times, Burbank’s assistant community development director of transportation David Kriske reported that the new bike corral in front of Tony’s Darts Away on 1710 W. Magnolia Blvd. has been regularly used by restaurant customers since its installation in February. In June and July, city staff has also noticed many riders parking their bicycles overnight. 

The bicycle corral, which takes up one on-street parking space, can hold up to 16 parked bicycles at a time. Benefits to having a bike parking fixture include clearing up the sidewalk for other uses, providing alternatives for parking, and increasing pedestrian and cyclist safety in the area.

The city has received mostly positive feedback regarding the new bike racks. Many residents are happy that the bike-friendly program brings environmental and health benefits to the community. However, some residents don’t approve of the corrals because of its eye-sore appearance, potential safety hazards during emergencies, and concerns that it wouldn’t be used.

The city is currently exploring more aesthetically pleasing options for future installations.