MORRIS PLAINS, NJ -  The Borough of Morris Plains has launched an art design contest in honor of Earth Day, which was April 22. The Bike Rack Design Contest, according to organizers, is an "initiative that will fuse art and accessibility through the design, fabrication, and installation of unique and functional bike racks in Morris Plains".

Deadline to submit your design is June 30, 2024.

Design Worksheet: Following the specifications below, use the enclosed worksheet for your design. The finished worksheet can be delivered by email or postal mail.

• Draw within the provided worksheet (See worksheet here)  The dotted line reflects the preferred design area, but the full page can be utilized if necessary.
• Dimensions: racks should be at least 30 inches high. There should be two roughly vertical elements that are spaced about 20” to 30” apart that serve to support the parked bikes. The racks should be between 2-4’ long with a maximum of 6’. Racks should be flat/two-dimensional.
• Content: Bike rack designs cannot directly advertise or advocate for any particular entity, organization, or cause.
• Materials and Line Widths: Bike racks will be fabricated using steel tubing and solid steel bar. The metal blacksmith artist will determine how best to translate winning artists’ design concept into a functional rack.
• Mounting: To ensure that the racks can be securely mounted to the hardscape, designs must intersect with the ground plane in at least two (2) points.
• Safety: There should be no sharp or dangerously protruding portions on the bike racks. Racks should not pose a hazard to blind or inattentive pedestrians.
• Functionality: It is important that the bike racks be functional as well as sculptural/aesthetic in nature. They should: accommodate a minimum of 2 bicycles upright by their frames enable the frame and one of the two wheels to be secured using a standard u-lock provide locking points that are between one foot and 3 feet above the ground Provide a gap near the bottom for pedal clearance

To read all about the contest, CLICK HERE

Author : Grace McCullum

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