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They’ve got to be fun — but also functional.

The City of Vancouver is holding a contest to create several new bike rack designs for installation around the city.

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Vancouver installs about 100 new bike racks each year, selecting the best option from a limited number of designs, including a u-shaped rack and heart-shaped racks, explained Vancouver public space planner Paul Krueger. With the contest, which closes May 20, the city hopes to add a few more options to its bike-rack repertoire.

At least two winning designs will be chosen, including a jury-selected rack and a People’s Choice rack.

But it will take more than a clever design to win the $2,000 grand prize.

“We’re looking for bike racks that are not just fun, but also functional, durable and safe,” said Krueger. In addition, they’ve got to be cost-effective to fabricate and install. Each rack should hold two bikes.

The city has held several “design jams” to promote the event in the design community, but the contest is low-barrier, meaning it’s open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Vancouver. It’s also open to kids, with parental consent.