News & Events Archive

2023 Infill and Expansion Plans

Citi Bike is growing in Brooklyn Community Boards 8 and 9 and Queens Community Board 2!  As the system grows, demand in the system's core increases. New stations improve capacity and system density. New stations enable more Citi Bike trips for more New Yorkers, regardless of where they start or end their trips.

The maps of proposed stations in CBs 308, 309 and 402 is available. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out at bikeshare@dot.nyc.gov.

Save up to 40% on Citi Bike Annual Memberships

Citi Bike offers two discounts for residents in "Phase 3 Expansion Area" zip codes. 

Over 29.5 million rides taken in 2022!

Last year, Citi Bike users took over 29.5 million rides. This is averages to about 80,000 rides per day! 

Citi Bike And Healthfirst Offer Free Citi Bike Memberships For Young People In New York City's Summer Youth Employment Program

This month, Citi Bike and our official wellness partner, Healthfirst, will provide more than 1,200 free, two-month Citi Bike memberships to participants in New York City’s Department of Youth and Community Development’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which connects youth from the across the city with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences.

Learn more, please read Citi Bike's blog post.

Lyft’s New Ebike to Join the Citi Bike Fleet in May!

Ebikes are pulling a new group of riders onto Citi Bike by helping them get to their destination faster, and climb hills and bridges without breaking a sweat, no matter their physical ability. In fact, our ebikes served two to three times as many rides per bike as our classic pedal bikes last year.

Learn more about Citi Bike's new ebike by reading their blog post. 

Over 150 million rides taken on Citi Bike!

On Friday, June 10th, Citi Bike surpassed a total of 150 million rides taken since its May 2013 launch! This averages out to over 45,000 rides per day!

2022 Expansion Draft Plans Now Available!

The presentations for Citi Bike's 2022 Phase 3 Expansion are now available! This year, we will be expanding deeper into Queens and Brooklyn, covering neighborhoods such as Sunnyside, Maspeth, Bed-Stuy, and Crown Heights. 

Queens Community Board 2

NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez and Lyft Announce Citi Bike Medical Workers Program

NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Lyft announced Citi Bike Medical Worker's Program, making free 60-day memberships available to hospital workers during this current moment of uncertainty with a rising number of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant. Public and private hospital employees, including custodial workers and other support staff, will be eligible to sign up for the program through their place of employment until February 7^th, 2022.

2021 Infill Presentations Now Available

The presentations for Citi Bike's Expansion & Infill are now available. These presentations focus on infill in Manhattan. Infill is the process of increasing capacity by adding stations and docks to the existing service area. As the system grows, demand in the system’s core (particularly Manhattan south of 60^th Street) increases. Infill will improve system density and increase capacity, thereby enabling more Citi Bike trips for more New Yorkers.

Manhattan Community Board 1

Our feedback maps for 2022 are now closed!

The feedback maps for the 2022 expansion further into Queens and Brooklyn are now closed! Thanks to all who participated. We received over 1500 comments! These comments detail where people would like to see bike share stations in Sunnyside, Woodside, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, and more! Please stay tuned for next steps!

Ridership Records and Improving the Rider Experience

September puts a capstone on what has been a record-breaking summer for the Citi Bike program. Since May, we’ve topped our single day ridership record a whopping nine times, most recently with 135,005 rides on September 11. This month, we’re averaging several thousand more rides per day than last year’s all-time record of 103,159.

New Daily Ridership Record - 135,005 rides

On Saturday, September 11^th, 2021, Citi Bike surpassed its previous ridership record by completing 135,005 trips!

New Daily Ridership Record - 126,360

On Thursday, September 2^nd, 2021, Citi Bike surpassed its previous ridership record by completing 126,360 trips!

Feedback map for 2022 Queens Citi Bike expansion is now closed!

The feedback map for the 2022 Queens Citi Bike expansion is now closed! Thanks to all who participated. We received over 850 comments! These comments detail where people would like to see bike share stations in Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, and Fresh Pond. Please stay tuned for next steps! 

Citi Bike Breaks Ridership Records in June 2021!

Lyft recently announced that Citi Bike ended June 2021 with a new ridership record. Over 3 million trips were taken in the month of June 2021, breaking the previous record by almost 500,00 rides! Additionally, on June 18th, the single day ridership record was also broken, with 123,185 trips taken!

NYC DOT, Council Member Rodriguez and Lyft Celebrate New Inwood and Washington Heights Citi Bike Stations, Which Will Complete Manhattan Expansion

The New York City Department of Transportation and Lyft today joined City Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez and Upper Manhattan community organizations today to celebrate the launch of a Citi Bike expansion in Inwood and Washington Heights that will extend the bike share service area from the Battery to 220th Street, covering the entire island of Manhattan.

Thank you for attending!

Thank you to all who were able to join NYC DOT, Lyft, and the Bronx River Alliance for an informational session and Q&A on Citi Bike's expansion into Bronx Community Boards 5 and 7. Neighborhoods in this area include Morris Heights, University Heights, Fordham Heights, and Fordham Manor.

We hope to start installations in this area later this spring. We will be post updated draft plan maps in the coming weeks. 

Staten Island Bike Share - April 2021 Update

On April 6, 2021, Beryl announced that it will not launch dockless bike share on Staten Island. Please see Beryl's full statement below.

*NYC DOT is actively studying micromobility options for the borough.

Beryl, one of Britain's leading bike share and e-scooter hire operators, has announced that it will not launch its bike service across Staten Island - in a pilot originally planned with New York City's Department of Transportation - due to logistical complications and other considerations relating to COVID-19.

Draft Plan Presentation and Map for Bronx CBs 5 & 7

The draft plan map for Bronx Community Board 5 and 7 is now available. NYC DOT presented this draft plan to CB 7's  Traffic & Transportation Committee and CB 5's Veteran's & Municipal Services Committee. You can find the direct links below. If you'd like to send feedback on the proposed locations, please send an email to bikeshare@dot.nyc.gov.

Bronx Community Board 5

Feedback map for Bronx Community Boards 5 and 7 is now closed!

The feedback map for Bronx Community Boards 5 & 7 is now closed! Thanks to all who participated. We received over 225 comments! These comments detail where people would like to see bike share stations in Morris Heights, University Heights, Fordham Heights, and Fordham Manor. 

Draft Plan for Manhattan Community Board 12 now available!

The draft plan map for the northern half of Manhattan Community Board 12 is now available on the website. This draft plan map shows bike share locations north of West 184^th Street. NYC DOT presented this draft plan to Manhattan Community Board 12's Traffic & Transportation Committee on Monday, January 4^th. This comes after presenting the draft plan for the southern half of the board in June 2020, with installations occurring later in the summer. 

Thank you for attending our town hall on Thursday, December 10

Thank you all who were able to attend our town hall regarding the next steps of bike share expansion in Brooklyn's Community Board 7, 10, 12, & 14. Neighborhoods in this area include Sunset Park, South Slope, and Windsor Terrace.

If you'd like to see the map below in larger detail, please see the full sized map (PDF).

Draft plan map for Brooklyn Community Boards 7, 10, 12, and 14 now available!

The draft plan map for Brooklyn Community Boards 7, 10, 12, and 14 is now available on the website. This draft plan map shows bike share locations in Sunset Park, South Slope, and Windsor Terrace. Representatives from NYC DOT presented this to Brooklyn Community Board 7's Transportation Committee on Monday, December 8^th.

Thank you for attending our town hall on Thursday, November 19

Thank you all who were able to attend our town hall regarding the next steps of bike share expansion in Queens Community Boards 1 & 2, which covers neighborhoods like Astoria, Sunnyside, and Woodside. 

If you were unable to join, please view Urban Upbound's recording of the previous town call, which covered the same topic.

Feedback map for Brooklyn 7, 10, 12, 14 is now closed!

The feedback map for Brooklyn's Community Board 7, 10, 12, & 14 is now closed. Thanks to all who participated. We received close to 900 comments! These comments detail where people would like to see bike share stations in Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, and South Slope. 

Thanks for attending our town hall on Thursday, October 28.

Thank you all who were able to attend our town hall regarding the next steps of bike share expansion in Queens Community Boards 1 & 2, which covers neighborhoods like Astoria, Sunnyside, and Woodside. 

If you were unable to join, please view Urban Upbound's recording of the presentation.

Beryl Bay locations for Staten Island Community Boards 1 & 2 are now available!

The locations of Beryl Bays, marked spaces where users can drop off and pick up Beryl bikes, have been presented to Staten Island Community Boards 1 & 2.

The "Suggest-a-Station" Feedback Map for Queens Community Board 1 is Now Open!

*THIS MAP IS NOW CLOSED*

Citi Bike is expanding & the DOT is asking for feedback regarding the placement of stations in Queen's Community Board 1! The northern and eastern parts of Citi Bike will be the focus of this expansion, which encompasses neighborhoods such as Ditmars-Steinway & Astoria Heights. 

First Ride FREE - August 29 or September 12

Citi Bike has announced First Ride FREE, presented by Healthfirst. This allows people who has never used Citi Bike to redeem a free 30 minute ride on a classic Citi Bike. They can also unlock an ebike for free, only paying $0.15/minute. Unlike previous "free ride" days, this can be redeem anytime over a two week period. The free ride can be redeemed from August 29^th to September 12^th.

Infill "Suggest-a-Station" Feedback Map Now Open!

As the system grows to reach more New York City neighborhoods, demand in the system's core (particularly Manhattan south of 60th Street) increases. Infill will improve system density and increase capacity, enabling more Citi Bike trips for more New Yorkers regardless of where they start or end their Citi Bike trip. 

100 Million Rides & 1,000 Stations!

Citi Bike, New York city's bike share program, recently achieved it 100 millionth trip since it's launch in May 2013! Since the program launched, New Yorkers and visitors from around the world have demonstrated that bike share is a fast, healthy, and affordable mode of transportation. In 2019, DOT and Lyft announced the next expansion of Citi Bike. The expansion will double the size of the service area, covering all of Manhattan and significant portions of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and increase the system’s fleet to 40,000 bikes.

2020 Grant Winners

Citi Bike’s Equity & Community Engagement Team is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Community Grants Program. Through the Program, now in its second year, $230,000 in grant funding will be awarded to non-profit organizations in Harlem, Washington Heights, The Bronx & Brooklyn to support community-led efforts to expand access to bike share and increase transportation equity. Here are the organizations receiving the grant:

Bronx Community Board 2 & 3 - Draft Plan Presentation

The draft plan map for Citi Bike station locations in Bronx Community Board 2 & 3 is now available on our website. Representatives of NYC DOT presented the plan to members of Bronx Community Board 4 on Monday, July 13^th. The installation of these stations are slated to occur later this summer.  

Bronx Community Boards 2 & 3 - Draft Plan Presentation

Please join NYC DOT to learn more about the bike share expansion into Morrisania, Melrose, and parts of Hunt's Point. The details for the meeting are below.

Draft Plan Presentation - Bronx Community Boards 2 & 3

Draft Plan for Bronx Community Board 4 now available!

The draft plan map for Citi Bike station locations in Bronx Community Board 4 is now available on our website. Representatives of NYC DOT presented the plan to members of Bronx Community Board 4 on Tuesday, June 23^rd. The installation of these stations are slated to occur later this summer.  

Draft Plan for Manhattan Community Board 12 now available!

The draft plan for Citi Bike stations in the southern part of Manhattan Community Board 12 is now available online. Representatives of the NYC DOT presented the plan to the members of the Traffic & Transportation Committee of Manhattan Community Board 12 on Monday, June 1^st. Slated for installation later this summer, the plan details Citi Bike station locations from West 155^th Street through West 181^st Street. 

The "Suggest-a-Station" feedback portal is now closed

The "Suggest-a-Station" feedback map for Bronx Community Boards 2, 3 and 4 is now closed.

Right now, we are not taking feedback for Citi Bike station locations. Please check in with our Twitter page to see when a new map opens. 

Expansion of Citi Bike into the Bronx and Upper Manhattan now taking place!

The expansion of Citi Bike into the Bronx and Upper Manhattan started on Wednesday, May 6^th. More than 100 new stations will be added to Bronx Community Board 1 and Manhattan Community Boards 9, 10, and 11. This includes stations outside of Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx (pictured above) and Harlem Hospital in Manhattan, giving essential workers a safe and accessible mode of transportation.

Manhattan Community Board 12 - Draft Plan Presentation

Please join NYC DOT and Manhattan Community Board 12 to learn more about the bike share expansion into Washington Heights and Inwood. The details for the meeting are below.

Manhattan CB 12 - Traffic & Transportation Virtual Meeting 

• Monday, June 1^st
• Meeting starts @ 7 p.m.
• Zoom meeting details and phone number to be provided closer to meeting date

The "Suggest-a-Station" feedback portal for Bronx Community Board 4 is now closed

The "Suggest-a-Station" feedback map for Bronx Community Board 4 is now closed.

Please note that users will still be able to see past comments regarding Bronx Community Board 4, but they will not be able to add any new locations. However, users can still add suggestions for station locations in Bronx Community Boards 2 and 3. 

Citi Bike Critical Workforce Membership Extension

Mayor De Blasio annouces $1 million commitment from Citi, MasterCard to extend Citi Bike Critical Workforce Membership Program

Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, and Lyft announced that Citi and Mastercard have partnered to commit $1 million to significantly grow the Citi Bike Critical Workforce Membership Program, making memberships longer and available to more workers.

Citi Bike Virtual Town Hall - April 29th

Citi Bike and NYC DOT will be hosting another town hall, detailing the next round of expansion, as well as provide information regarding Citi Bike's Community Programs.

New Station: West 169th Street and Fort Washington Avenue

Citi Bike installed a new station outside of Columbia University Medical Center. The station will have enough space for 45 bikes. This station, in conjunction with the Citi Bike Critical Workforce Membership program, will help provide an alternate transportation method for healthcare workers and other essential employees.  

2020 Bike Map Now Available

The 2020 edition of the New York City Bicycle Map is now available digitally at nyc.gov/bikemap. The map serves as a resource for cyclists who must travel during this time for essential purposes, especially those who might be new cycling in NYC. Whether you want to plan your route or repair your bike, please refer to the bike map for up-to-date bicycle facilities and bike shops, current as of January 2020.

2020 applications for Community Grants and Partner Keys programs are now open

As part of its commitment to transportation equity, Citi Bike is working closely with community partners to invest in increasing access to bike share in low-income neighborhoods and underrepresented communities.

Citi Bike Critical Workforce Membership Program

Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and Lyft announce free Citi Bike memberships for critical workforce in response to COVID-19.

Today, Mayor de Blasio, NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, and Lyft unveiled the Citi Bike Critical Workforce Membership Program, providing the first-responder, healthcare, and transit workforce with a free month of Citi Bike membership.

Now accepting station suggestions for Bronx Community Boards 2, 3, and 4!

Due to city and state guidance on public gatherings at this time, DOT will not we able to hold Citi Bike public workshops in Bronx Community Boards 2, 3, or 4 this spring. However, we still want to hear from community members in Highbridge, Morrisania, and Hunt's Point.   

Citi Bike E-Bikes, returns to the system fleet

Lyft announced that, starting today, pedal-assist electric Citi Bikes, which first debuted summer 2018, will be returning to the system fleet. The e-bikes were originally pulled due to braking issues. These new bikes are a different model from the earlier bikes, and 250 will be available starting today. By the end of 2020, the number of available bikes bikes will reach several thousand. 

Mayor de Blasio Announces Major Progress on Green Wave Plan to Make Streets Safer for Cyclists

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner Polly Trottenberg today released a progress report on the Green Wave, the City’s plan to make streets safer for cyclists. The City has built 104 miles of protected bike lanes (PBLs) since 2014, including 21.4 miles completed in 2019. The de Blasio Administration has built over 400 miles of bike lanes since 2014.

Bronx and Upper Manhattan Draft Plan and Maps Available!

In early February, NYC DOT went to Manhattan Community Boards 9, 10, and 11, as well as Bronx Community Board 1 to present a draft plan for Citi Bike stations in their neighborhood. The draft plan takes into account the public outreach we've received, as well as other siting criteria, including ADA accessibility, parking loss and nearby utilities. Installations are expected to start in these areas later this spring. 

Thanks for attending our Citi Bike community workshop for Manhattan CB 12 - We're still accepting station suggestions!

Thanks to all that attended our Citi Bike community planning workshop last Thursday, January 30^th! 

Lyft announces 'LyftUp' - A new initiative to expand bike share access

Lyft is partnering with LeBron James and Uninterrupted to expand bike share access across the country. This partnership will provide free one year memberships to Citi Bike to eligible 16 to 20 year old. In collaboration with the YMCA, the Y is also going to educate on bike safety.

Open House at St. George Library!

The NYC Department of Transportation will be at the St. George Library on Wednesday, January 29^th from 1 to 6 PM. Visitors will be able to meet the DOT Street Ambassadors team, who can tell you tomorrow about the next steps of dockless bike share on Staten Island.

Unable to come to the open house? The Ambassadors will also be at multiple NYPLs across he North Shore & Mid Island the week of January 21^st. Please look out! 

Update: Electric Bikes Returning This Winter, with New Pricing

Electric Bikes Will Be Back This Winter

Lyft recently announced that pedal-assist electric Citi Bikes, which first debuted last summer 2018, will be returning Winter 2019/2020. Earlier this year, the e-bikes were pulled amid braking issues. The new e-bikes will have a different brake setup, as well as new battery supplier, and several hundred bikes will be launched.

Different Pricing Scheme

NYC DOT And Lyft Announce New Citi Bike Equity Advisory Board to Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Bike Share Expansion to Additional NYC Neighborhoods

As Part of Lyft’s $100 Million Expansion Commitment, Citi Bike Service Area Will Double By 35 Square Miles; New Stations Recently Added to Network in Bushwick, Ridgewood, and at Broadway Junction

Diverse 20-Member Panel Includes City Agencies, Community Based Organizations, Public Health Advocates, Cycling Groups, and More

Mayor de Blasio Signs Safe Streets Bill Into Law

New legislation commits City to build 250 miles of protected bike lanes and 150 miles of dedicated bus lanes over five years, submit new street design master plans regularly

Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed new safe streets legislation into law, the latest step in the Administration’s progress implementing Vison Zero to make New York City’s streets safer. The legislation was introduced by Speaker Corey Johnson.

The "Suggest A Station" feedback map is temporarily closed - check back soon for updates!

The feedback portal map for Manhattan Community Boards 9, 10 & 11, as well as Bronx Community Board 1 is now closed. Thank you for all your comments! These comments help our planners determine the best place for Citi Bike stations. 

Continue to check the Citi Bike phase 3 expansion feedback portal for a new feedback map. In this new map, you'll be able to give suggest stations in Manhattan Community Board 12 and Bronx Community Board 4.

DOT Announces next Phase of Staten Island Dockless Bike Share Pilot

A new bike share provider, Beryl, will provide borough-wide service in the spring with over 1,000 new bikes; Over the next month, first phase of North Shore dockless pilot will end with the departure of companies JUMP and Lime

The "Suggest a Station" Feedback Map Closes on Friday, November 15th

The feedback portal map for Manhattan Community Boards 9, 10 & 11, as well as Bronx Community Board 1 will be closing this Friday, November 15th, around noon.

50% off a Citi Bike 3 Day Pass!

Citi Bike is offering 50% off a 3 Day Pass in celebration of the NYC Marathon, this Sunday. If you use the code MARATHON19, you can get the 3 day pass for $12. The 3 Day Pass allows for unlimited 30-minute trips over a 72-hour period.

This offer will end November 3^rd.

Citi Bike Phase 3 Community Workshops!

The community workshops for Citi Bike Phase 3 outreach will be in the next two weeks! After a brief presentation and discussion, participants will be able to comment on a location you think would be appropriate for a Citi Bike station or a location you think would not be suitable for a Citi Bike station. All sessions begin at 6 and 7 PM.  Specific dates and location details for each community board are as follows:

Installations have begun in Bushwick!

The Citi Bike Phase 3 expansion just started in Bushwick, with the installation of a Citi Bike station at Bushwick Ave and DeKalb Ave (in front of the Brooklyn Public Library - DeKalb Branch). Stations will continue to roll out in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned to Citi Bike's station map to see what stations they install!

New Daily Ridersip Record! - 100,379

Yesterday (September 21^st), Citi Bike surpassed its previous daily ridership record by completing 100,379 trips! 

This is the first time more than 100,000 trips have been completed in one day on Citi Bike or any bikeshare network in America.

Starting this month, Citi Bike is adding stations to Bushwick, Ridgewood, and East Williamsburg

A total of 85 photos will be installed starting later this month. A map of the added service area is below.

Would you like additional information about Citi Bike? Citi Bike Ambassadors will be at neighborhood events to talk to residents about Citi Bike. Check out the dates below. 

¡WEPA! Festival
Saturday, September 28th, 1PM-6PM
Havemeyer Street, S 4th street - Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Taste of Ridgewood
Thursday, October 17th, 11AM - 5PM
69-02 64th street
Ridgewood, New York 11385

New Daily Ridership Record! - 94,975 Trips

Yesterday (September 17^th), Citi Bike surpassed its previous daily ridership record by completing 94,975 trips.

Free Ride Day - September 21st

Free Ride Day, presented by Healthfirst, is almost here. This Saturday, September 21^st, celebrate the last weekend of summer with a free Citi Bike Day Pass, available exclusively on the Citi Bike app.

For more details on how to redeem, please visit Citi Bike's news post.

Fighting Gridlock: DOT and NYPD Announce 2019 “Gridlock Alert” Days, As Well As Improved Cycling Access During Next Week’s United Nations General Assembly; Citi Bike Offers Gridlock Discount

The New York City Department of Transportation today announced its 2019 Gridlock Alert Days, which for the second year will include the week of United Nations General Assembly (September 23rd to September 30th). Data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) note that travel speeds in the Midtown Central Business District on those days are slower than on the ten traditional Gridlock Alert days around the November and December holidays.

Citi Bike at Party on the Park

Citi Bike will be at the 3^rd annual Party on The Park this coming Sunday, 9/22. You'll be able to test ride a Citi Bike, try one an adaptive handcycle, as well as get discounted memberships! Stop by the Citi Bike station at 125^th St. 

Hosted by Uptown Grand Central, Party on the Park features multiple city agencies, neighborhood businesses and community-based organizations. Please visit their website to learn more! 

Citi Bike at Boogie on the Boulevard!

Citi Bike will be at Boogie on the Blvd this weekend, Sunday 9/15! The event runs from 2 to 6 PM on Grand Concourse, between 162^nd & 170^th St. 

Citi Bike will be handing out discounted memberships, free giveaways, and a chance to try out adaptive handcycles, a bike that people with a physical disability can use! It's pictured below.

For more information about Boogie on the Blvd, please visit their website. 

Pick Up a Free Month of Citi Bike at Nearly 60 Public Libraries in NYC

Citi Bike is partnering with the public library systems in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens to offer one month of free Citi Bike rides for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients.

More than 7,500 New Yorkers have signed up for Reduced Fare Bike Share in its first year, riding twice as often as annual members. With the help of the City’s libraries, Lyft wants to say Thank You!

New Daily Ridersip Record! - 91,529

Yesterday (September 5^th), Citi Bike surpassed its previous daily ridership record by completing 91,529 trips in one day!

Below is a graph of when other significant milestones were hit.

Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for new Demonstration Project for the Rockaways, Queens

New York City Department of Transportation has released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) that would create a new demonstration project for dockless bike share in the Rockaways. This demonstration project is modeled after the Staten Island RFEI that was released earlier this year.

New Monthly Ridership Record! - 2.2 Million Trips in July 2019

Citi Bike riders broke the monthly ridership record in July 2019.  2.2 Millions trips were taken on a Citi Bike during July.

In addition, Citi Bike riders broke the record for daily ridership yesterday (August 1^st). Citi Bike riders completed 89,466 trips. 

New York City Council passes Intro 1457-A

The New York City Council passed Intro 1457-A, a bill to allows cyclists to follow "Leading Pedestrian Signals" or LPI. LPIs are when a walk signal starts before showing a green light to car traffic. These signals improve pedestrian traffic by allowing pedestrians to cross before turning vehicles. This change makes cyclists more visible in the intersections, where most crashes occur.

The bill, drafted by Carlos Menchaca, goes into effect December 20^th. 

Vision Zero: Mayor de Blasio Announces "Green Wave" Bicycle Plan to Address Cycling Fatalities -- With Citywide Protected Bike Lane Network and Increased Enforcement

Mayor Bill de Blasio today released “Green Wave: A Plan for Cycling in New York City” to confront the rise in cycling fatalities in 2019. As cycling continues to grow dramatically, the $58.4 million plan combines design, enforcement, legislation, policy and education to make the City’s streets safer for cyclists -- and all street users.

New Daily Ridersip Record! - 89,242

Yesterday (July 25^th), Citi Bike surpassed its previous daily ridership record by completing 89,242 trips!

DOT Ambassadors at Tappen Park!

The NYC DOT Street Ambassadors went out yesterday to Stapleton, talking to residents about the possible borough-wide dockless bike share project on Staten Island. The Ambassadors were providing resources out to residents on how they could give feedback on the project after its estimated launch in late-summer 2019. 

The Ambassadors will continue to be on Staten Island throughout the summer, so look for them in at popular destinations!

Join Citi Bike at Summer Streets!

Summer Streets is right around the corner! Please join the DOT on Park Avenue for nearly seven miles of car free streets, activities and celebrations! DOT's annual summer event will be back for the first 3 Staurdays in August ( 3^rd, 10^th & 17^th) from 7 AM until 1 PM.

De Blasio Administration Announces Details of Major Citi Bike Expansion

City releases boundaries of Citi Bike’s next expansion, which will double the current service area by 35 square miles and triple the number of bikes to 40,000; System will expand to a diverse range of communities, including the South Bronx and northern Manhattan in the next year.

DOT Ambassadors at New Dorp Weekend Walk & Eltingville/Transit Center

The NYC DOT Street Ambassadors were out in Staten Island over the past two days, talking to residents about the possible borough-wide dockless bike share project. On Sunday, the Ambassadors were at the New Dorp Weekend Walks Family Fun Day. On Monday evening, the Ambassadors were at the Eltingville Transit Center, talking to commuters. The Ambassadors were providing resources out to residents on how they could give feedback on the project, as well as bike resources. The project is expected to launch Summer 2019. 

New Daily Ridership Record! - 86,637 trips

Yesterday (June 12^th), Citi Bike surpassed its previous daily ridership record by completing 86,637 trips!

DOT Ambassadors in Staten Island

The NYC DOT Street Ambassadors have been out over the past couple of weeks, talking about the possible borough-wide dockless bike share project on Staten Island. The Ambassadors were providing resources out to residents on how they could give feedback on the project after its estimated launch in summer 2019. 

Th Ambassadors will continue to be on Staten Island throughout the summer, so look for them in at popular destinations! Here are some photos from their past outings:

DOT Ambassadors out and about!

The NYC DOT Street Ambassadors were out yesterday chatting with people about adding more Citi Bike stations to areas of Bushwick & Ridgewood to help residents, visitor, and commuters get to where they need to go. 

If you missed them, you can still give us your feedback! Please visit our feedback portal to add locations you think might be a good place for a Citi Bike station, as well as areas not suitable for a station.

New Daily Ridership Record! - 84,702 trips

Yesterday (June 4^th, 2019), Citi Bike surpassed its previous daily ridership record by completing 84,702 trips! This comes days after Citi Bike riders broke the previous record for daily ridership. 

DOT Ambassadors out and about!

The NYC DOT Street Ambassadors were out yesterday chatting with people about adding more Citi Bike stations to areas of Bushwick & Ridgewood to help residents, visitor, and commuters get to where they need to go. 

If you missed them, you can still give us your feedback! Please visit our feedback portal to add locations you think might be a good place for a Citi Bike station, as well as areas not suitable for a station.

New Ridership Record! - 81,964 trips

Yesterday (May 22^nd, 2019), Citi Bike surpassed its previous daily ridership record by completing 81,964 trips!

Bike Month - Bed Stuy Restoration

Join New York City's Better Bike Share Partner Bed Stuy Restoration Corporation for weekly community bike rides during Bike Month and the rest of the year. You can bring your own bike or RSVP and reserve a Citi Bike for the ride!

For more details for the upcoming ride, please visit Restoration's event page. 

Free Ride Day - April 27th 🚲

Car Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event, which will be held this year on Saturday, April 27th, the Saturday immediately following Earth Day. The Event opens thirty blocks of Broadway from Times Square to Union Square for people to explore on foot during event hours, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Programming is presented at six rest stops: Times Square (42nd Street and Broadway), Garment (38th Street and Broadway), Herald Square (34th Street and Broadway), City Zone (26th Street and Broadway), Flatiron (23rd Street and Broadway), and Union Square (17th Street and Broadway).

NYC Department of Transportation Announces Borough-Wide Dockless Bike Share Coming to Staten Island

Successful North Shore pilot begun during City Hall in Your Borough last July could go wider this summer; DOT solicitation posted in City Record today.

Free Ride Day - April 22nd 🚲

To coincide with Earth Day, Citi Bike will be offering free Day Passes on Monday, April 22^nd. The Citi Bike Day Pass will work until 11:59 PM, and allows the user to take unlimited 30-minute rides. 

For more information on how to redeem, please visit Citi Bike's blog post detailing the offer.

"Citi Bike L Train Mitigation - Bushwick" Feedback Portal is live!

To better serve the Bushwick community during the L train "slowdown", DOT will add Citi Bike stations to provide denser coverage to help residents, visitors, and commuters have a safe and reliable alternative to get where they need to go. DOT plans to install some of these stations in Brooklyn’s Community Boards 4 prior to the start of the L train "slowdown", which is expected to start on April 27th, and additional stations will be installed throughout the summer.

Over 75 million trips on Citi Bike have been taken since launch!

Please visit Citi Bike's Twitter page to learn more moments throughout its almost 6 year existence. 

4,000 Electric Bikes and 13 New Stations for Citi Bike.

Starting today, Citi Bike will be adding  4,000 electric bikes over the coming months. When this rollout is complete, approximately one-third of all Citi Bikes in the fleet will be electric. In addition, Citi Bike is currently adding 13 new Citi Bike stations to its busiest areas, and 2,500 more docks to existing and new stations as a part of the NYC DOT & Citi bike "

NYC DOT Dockless Bike Share Pilot Program Extended by Another 90 Days

NYC DOT’s dockless bike share pilot, which aims to test the newest technology in the bike share industry, will be extended for at least another 90 days to further evaluate the service model. This keeps the pilot running until May 2019. This is the second extension the pilot has received. The first was at the end of November 2018. 

2018: Year in Review

Please check out Citi Bike's video on their "Year in Review". It goes over all the moments and milestones in 2018, as well as what is coming in the future! Enjoy!

Presenting the Citi Bike Year in Review! 🎉

Check out the video below for all the incredible Citi Bike moments and milestones you helped us achieve in 2018. 🚲 pic.twitter.com/pBGnA0Yhtn

Dockless Bike Share Survey - NOW LIVE

The NYC Department of Transportation now has a survey to collect feedback regarding the dockless bike share pilot program that was launched in select areas in the summer of 2018. Whether you used a dockless bike or not, we'd like to hear from you! NYC DOT is collecting feedback through a short survey. The results of this survey will help inform the next steps for dockless bike share in NYC. The survey should take 2 to 5 minutes to complete. 

Mayor de Blasio Announces Dramatic Expansion Of Citi Bike

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that New York City had reached an agreement with Lyft to dramatically expand Citi Bike, the nation's largest bike share program.

#GridLockAlert: Citi Bike Offering Discounts During 2018 Holiday Gridlock Days

Citi Bike is offering 25% off their popular 3-Day passes from November 21^st through November 28^th, as well as December 12^th through 21^st.

New Milestone: Citi Bike Reaches 70 Million Rides Since Launch in 2013!

Since 2013, New Yorkers have ridden 123 million miles and burned 5 billion calories (equal to 18 million slices of pizza!) 

NYC DOT Dockless Bike Share Pilot Program Extended by 90 Days

NYC DOT’s dockless bike share pilot, which aims to test the newest technology in the bike share industry, will be extended for at least another 90 days.

“DOT has extended Lime’s pilot operations by another 90-day period for the purpose of further evaluation. Motivate and JUMP have also been offered the same extension for 90 days from each company’s start date," according to DOT spokesperson Alana Morales.

Citi Bike Announces Discount on Membership for Military/Veterans

In appreciation of the women and men who have served, Citi Bike is offering new and renewing members $35 off annual memberships to all active, reservist, veteran and retired US military personnel.

In honor of Veterans Day 2018, the first 100 customers who sign up from November 12^th through the 18^th will receive a Citi Bike helmet in addition to the $35 discount when signing up for an annual membership.

BIKE TO VOTE: Motivate Announces Free Rides on Election Day on Citi Bike, Eight Other Bike Share Systems Across the Country

Rides in nine urban bike share systems across the country will be free on Election Day, North America’s leading bike share operator Motivate announced today. With a lack of transportation options shown to be a major barrier to voting, Motivate’s new effort aims to provide Americans in some of the country’s largest cities with a no-cost, quick and convenient way to get to the polls on November 6th.

Free Ride Day - October 13th

The Citi Bike program will be free on Saturday, October 13, in celebration of Healthfirst’s recent sponsorship of bike share access for low-income New Yorkers, NYC DOT, Citi Bike, and Healthfirst leadership announced today. Free day passes will be available in the Citi Bike app and at https://www.citibikenyc.com/freerideday, providing New Yorkers with unlimited free rides up to 30 minutes each throughout Saturday, October 13.

Council Member Carlina Rivera, NYC DOT, Citi Bike Kick Off Women’s Bike Month, Announce Partnership with Girl Up

After a group bike ride to City Hall led by Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, Citi Bike announced that it is taking part in a new nationwide campaign to shrink the gender gap in cycling and is partnering with Girl Up to help more girls around the world ride towards education and a better future.

2nd Annual Party on Park!

Thanks for all who came out for Party on the Park this past Sunday, September 30th.  Citi Bike & Uptown Grand Central partnered to throw this event. The event closed Park Ave (between 118th and 125th Sts) to cars and opened to people on bikes and walking. There were booths throughout Park Ave, offering face-painting, yoga classes and free Citi Bike rides! Here are a few photos from the event.  

Fighting Congestion: DOT Announces Expansion of “Gridlock Alert"; Citi Bike Offers Gridlock Discount

The New York City Department of Transportation announced today that New York City would for the first time expand the City’s Gridlock Alert days to this year include the week of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled for September 24th to October 1st. Data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) note that travel speeds in the Midtown Central Business District on those days are slower than on the ten traditional Gridlock Alert days around the November and December holidays.

De Blasio Administration and Brooklyn Borough President Adams Celebrate City Hall in Your Borough With a Ceremonial Ride Over the Brooklyn Bridge on New Pedal-Assist Citi Bikes

Five Borough Bike Share: Mayor de Blasio Welcomes Dockless Bicycles to the Bronx

Mayor Welcomes Dockless Bicycles to Staten Island

Dockless Bike Share Update: DOT Announces that Citi Bike will Join Pilot Program this Summer in the Bronx

Mayor Announces Low-Cost Citi Bike Membership will be Available to all SNAP Recipients

Mayor de Blasio Welcomes First Dockless Bikes to the Rockaways

Five-Borough Bike Share: Dot Names Five Dockless Bike Share Companies

The New York City Department of Transportation today named the five companies that would begin to offer dockless bike share later this month in neighborhoods in boroughs outside Manhattan. Regular pedal bikes will be supplied by the companies Lime, Motivate, ofo, or Pace. Those bikes will be supplemented in each community by pedal-assist models offered by either JUMP or Lime. By mid-July, bikes are expected to arrive in the Rockaways in Queens, followed by the central Bronx and Staten Island. Later this year, Coney Island in Brooklyn will also host a pilot.

Mayor de Blasio Announces that in Advance of L Train Disruption, Citi Bike will Increase Coverage in Many of its Busiest Areas

Fifth Anniversary of Citi Bike in New York City

Five-Borough Bike Share: Mayor de Blasio Announces Dockless Bike Share Pilot This Summer

Bike Share Equity Concept Paper

Five-Borough Bike Share: NYCDOT Plans to Expand Public Bike Share with New Dockless Technology

Party on Park!

Citi Bike Begins Fall 2017 Expansion into New Neighborhoods

Final Maps Released for Bike Share Expansion in Manhattan CB9 and CB10

Final Map Released for Bike Share Expansion in Long Island City (Queens CB2)

Final Map Released for Bike Share Expansion in Astoria (Queens CB1)

Final Map Released for Bike Share Expansion in Brooklyn CB8 and CB9

Community Planning Workshop: Queens CB2

Community Planning Workshop: Queens CB1

Community Planning Workshop: Brooklyn CB 8 and CB 9

Final Map Released for Bike Share Expansion in Brooklyn CB6

NYC DOT conducted an extensive participatory planning and outreach campaign with Community Board 6 neighborhoods to select Citi Bike stations starting in spring 2012 and again in summer 2015. This process, per the program’s siting guidelines, included more than 30 meetings and events with CB6, local elected officials, area institutions, BIDs and other community organizations.

Community Planning Workshop: Manhattan CB 9

Community Planning Workshop: Manhattan CB 10

Final Maps Released for Bike Share Expansion in Manhattan CB7 and CB8

NYC DOT conducted an extensive participatory planning and outreach campaign with local communities to select Citi Bike locations on the Upper East and Upper West Sides in late 2014 and early 2015. This process, per the program’s siting guidelines, included more than 50 meetings and events with Community Boards 7 and 8, local elected officials, area institutions, BIDs, and other community organizations.

Community Planning Workshop: Manhattan CB 11

Community Planning Workshop: Brooklyn CB 6

Community Planning Workshop: Manhattan CB 8

Community Planning Workshop: Manhattan CB7

Citi Bike is Expanding!

Citi Bike is Here!

Where You’ll See Bike Share Stations

Suggestion Archive

NYC Bike Share: Designed by New Yorkers

Citi Bike Station Map

How it Works

Citi Bike will give New Yorkers access to sturdy, safe bikes at self-service docking stations around the city. People can use the bikes by becoming long- or short-term members. Annual members enroll online and receive a touch pass for unlocking bikes. For one- or seven-day memberships, users can sign up at any station kiosk with a credit card. The bikes can be returned to any station in the system, creating an efficient network with many possible points and combinations of departure and arrival. With membership, users can take an unlimited number of trips.

Citi Bike to Launch in NYC

Spring 2012: Bike Share Demonstrations

Spring 2012: Bike Share Community Board Presentations

Presentación sobre “Bike Share”: El Puente

Spring 2012: Community Planning Workshops

「自行車共用」簡報 (共用公用自行車): Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA)

Community Workshops Kick Off with Big Turnouts

Two Wheel Transit: NYC Bike Share at the Center for Architecture

Winter & Spring 2012: Bike Share Open Houses

Presentación sobre “Bike Share”: Grand Street Settlement

Winter 2012: Community Planning Workshops

Winter 2011: Bike Share Open Houses

New Yorkers Back Bike Share

2011: Bike Share Community Board Presentations

Bike Share: An Economic Win for NYC

Station Suggestion Recap

Fall 2011: Bike Share Demonstrations

September 2011

November 2010

NYC DOT releases a Request for Proposals to operate a bike share system in New York.

August 2009

A number of bike share operators demonstrate their systems at Summer Streets

Spring 2009

NYC Department of City Planning releases its bike share feasibility study, Bike Share Opportunities in New York.

August 2008

NYC DOT releases a Request for Expressions of Interest in operating a bike share system in New York.