by: Jessica Sheridan Assoc. AIA LEED AP
There are a number of bike rental and bike share programs throughout the city this summer. Here’s a breakdown:
Alliance for Downtown New York: The “Bike Around Downtown” pilot program is providing free bikes to the public through October 31, seven days a week. Contracted with Bike and Roll, anyone can pre-register for specific time periods and then pick up the bike at a kiosk at South Street Seaport.
Governors Island: Bike rentals are available through October 4, also sponsored by Bike and Roll, offering basic beach cruiser bikes and children’s bikes for free on Fridays. Saturdays and Sundays rentals are $5 for 30 minute4s, $10 for two hours, and $15 all day. Other types of bikes are available as well.
Forum for Urban Design: The organization is re-launching its bike-share program from July 10-14, for the second year. In partnership with the Storefront for Art and Architecture, City Bakery, and Bike and Roll, free 30-minute bike rentals at four downtown locations will be available. On July 14, there will be a reception at City Bakery from 7:00-9:00pm featuring NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Kahn and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. Go to the Forum’s website for more information.