Unique bike rack designs compete for $4,000

Taking handguns off Baltimore’s streets to meld into bike racks is one of the more unique ideas submitted to the Station North Arts & Entertainment bike rack design competition.

Organizers received more than 70 different designs from 49 designers and design teams, said David Bielenberg, executive director of Station North Arts & Entertainment Inc. “We really want the bike racks to make it feel like an arts district and be something that when you walk or drive by, you say ‘Wow, what is that? Something’s going on right in this part of town.’ A lot of creative things happen here behind closed doors, but the racks will pull it out onto the sidewalk.”