New Bike Racks Slated for Malden Center

The MassBike blog is reporting that Malden Center will receive new bi-level bike racks for commuters, based on feedback the MBTA received from residents. 

The two-tiered system will allow for maximum storage of bicycles at other stations too, including Braintree, Ashmont, Davis Square, Oak Grove, and Malden Center.

The group said the MBTA had reached out for feedback on the models, and adopted proposed changes by the area cyclist advocacy group.

The addition is just one of many changes by the MBTA to accommodate cyclists in past years – according to state figures, bike parking at MBTA stations has grown by 64 percent since 2004.

33 percent of buses not have bike racks, including 320 buses connecting Boston to 31 other cities and towns.

All racks are slated for completion by 2012.