The new season of the CDPHP Cycle bike share has started up
The hub in Washington Park is one of the locations that's gotten an expanded 10-bike rack this year.
Check it out: The new season for the bike share operated by CDTA -- CDPHP Cycle -- started Wednesday. Bikes are back out on the racks and they're available to use.
This is the second season for the bike share, and the first full season. (Last year's season started in late July.) This time around includes double the number of bikes (320 vs. 160) and more than 20 additional rack locations. You can see where bikes are available -- and reserve one -- via the bike share's online map or mobile app.
And that early-bird pricing for a full-season membership is still available through April 19. The $65 membership (it's usually $85) includes an hour of bike use per day.
The base price for using a bike without a seasonal pass is $5 per hour (prorated to the minute), with an "out of hub" fee of $2 and a "brought to hub" bonus of $1. (The bikes don't have to returned to a hub. The electronic tech for renting the bikes is on the bikes themselves, and they're equipped with GPS.)
CDTA exceeded its membership goal for last season, ultimately signing up 2,467 people, logging 11,481 trips that averaged 2.34 miles per trip. One of the goals for this season, with the additional bikes and racks, is to expand the service area further into neighborhoods beyond the downtowns of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs.
Earlier: What's next for the CDPHP Cycle bike share
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I don't see any bikes located on the UAlbany uptown campus. I had thought this was part of the expansion plan. If not, such a shame!
... said Jason on Apr 19, 2018 at 3:16 PM | link
Agreeing with Jason, and wondering why neighborhoods above Manning don't have bikes (or Capital Car Share, for that matter). Plenty of folks up here with interest in green living or who want a more frugal life without owning a car.
... said Gabby on Apr 19, 2018 at 5:03 PM | link
I think they are rolling out more locations through the spring! I am pretty sure they are adding a spot at SUNY and above Manning.
... said Steve on Apr 19, 2018 at 7:09 PM | link
Seems like an odd choice to offer the discounted 'season membership' before announcing where the new locations will be.
... said Paul on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:37 AM | link