The Canal Museum installed a bike rack in the back parking lot earlier this summer to provide secure bike parking to those who choose to ride their bike to visit. This effort is part of a project through the Allen County Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) Program of Allen County Public Health, funded by the Ohio Department of Health.

There are numerous benefits to having bike racks.

The Canal Museum installed a bike rack in the back parking lot earlier this summer to provide secure bike parking to those who choose to ride their bike to visit. This effort is part of a project through the Allen County Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) Program of Allen County Public Health, funded by the Ohio Department of Health. (DHI Media/Nancy Spencer)

“Commuting to town on a bike for work or to shop is a win-win,” says CHCP coordinator Shelly Miller. “It’s an easy way to get more active for better health, and it’s a great way to save money on gas at the same time.”

Well-located bike racks can bring attention to your business and attract bicyclists. Safe and functional bike parking helps create a culture of wellness and keeps parked bicycles neat and orderly. Having bike parking available is essential for encouraging more bicycle use in the city of Delphos. This is a small step towards making Delphos more bike-friendly.

Other locations that have installed bike racks around Delphos are Superior Federal Credit Union, the Delphos Public Library (community building), Chief Supermarket and Edgewater. Another bike rack is scheduled to be installed soon at Coins, Currency, and Collectibles.