Parramore Main Street, the City of Orlando, and Commissioner Shan Rose are celebrating the installation of new public bike repair stations in the neighborhood with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at Z.L. Riley Park.
The stations are located at three spots: Z.L. Riley Park, Callahan Neighborhood Center, and the John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center. They’re free to use during normal park and center hours. Each self-service station is stocked with tire pumps, wrenches, and screwdrivers, and basically all of the basics for fixing a flat tire, adjusting a gear, or tightening a brake on the go.
“Too often we have seen bicycles abandoned due to the lack of access to simple repair tools,” said Kenneth Hughes, Parramore Main Street Director. “We want to support our multi-generational riders in making easy repairs during their journey, ensuring a successful riding experience.”
The project was supported by the City of Orlando’s Families, Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency.