Bicycle Ambassadors Grind Away At Abandoned Bikes

The Bicycle Ambassadors teamed up with the Streets Department today to remove thirty skeleton bikes from bike racks, fences and parking meters in Center City. Removing these bikes eliminated neighborhood eyesores while simultaneously opening up much needed bicycle parking spaces.

The Ambassadors zip-tie yellow laminated tags on damaged bicycles at least 7 days before removal, giving owners ample notice in case they wish to recover them. The locks are then cut away from the bikes which are then hauled by the Streets Department to Neighborhood Bike Works where the bikes or their usable parts are recycled.

Thanks to the Schuylkill River Development Corporation for providing the electric generator to get the job done quickly and safely. Look for the Ambassadors to continue removing skeleton bicycles throughout the summer.


Photo: Ambassador Chrystal Smith grinds down a bicycle lock with the
Streets Department Truck in the Background. For more photos go to the Slideshow.