Fort Worth Launches Exciting New Bike-Sharing Program in 2025

Fort Worth is set to introduce a revamped bike-sharing system with new bikes and pricing options starting January 15, 2025

Fort Worth Launches Exciting New Bike-Sharing Program in 2025
Fort Worth Launches Exciting New Bike-Sharing Program in 2025

Fort Worth: The city is gearing up for a fresh bike-sharing program in 2025. Trinity Metro, the local transit service, is rolling out this new initiative starting January 15. Shawn Tubre, the agency’s bike director, shared that the old bike system was over a decade old and had seen better days.

People were constantly running into issues with broken chains and pedals that just didn’t work well anymore. Tubre mentioned that while folks wanted bike-sharing, they weren’t happy with the current setup. So, they decided to partner with Lyft Urban Solutions for a complete overhaul.

With this new system, they’re getting all new bikes, stations, and even a new app. Tubre noted that 10% of the fleet will be traditional pedal bikes, while the remaining 90% will be electric. Caroline Samponaro from Lyft explained that the E-bikes will have pedal assist, meaning the electric motor kicks in when you pedal.

There’s no throttle, so you get a boost based on how hard you’re pedaling. If you’re going slow, you’ll get just the right amount of help, and if you speed up, you’ll get even more. Plus, the new mobile app will make renting a bike super easy. Just walk up, scan the code, and you’re off!

They’re placing 400 new bikes at permanent stations, so riders will know exactly where to find and return bikes, making it easier to plan trips. Tubre is also excited about the new payment options. Instead of just a day rental, you can now pay $2 for a single ride.

So, whether you need to get to downtown or the near south side, you can do it for just $2. There are also options for $25 for 200 minutes over the year or $125 for unlimited rides. For those on a lower income, there’s a $10 annual option.

Tubre hopes this new system encourages more people to use bikes for commuting and recreation. They aim to have everything up and running by mid-April. The revamp costs $2.3 million, funded internally, but they’ll be looking for grants and partnerships for future expansions.

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