$5/month for NYCHA and SNAP

Citi Bike, the nation's largest bike share system, is partnering with Healthfirst to expand access to bike share through $5 monthly memberships for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients that do not require an annual commitment.

Citi Bike is a faster and more active transportation option that is perfect for getting to work or school, running errands or attending social events, and connecting to other forms of transit – saving you both time and money.

With your membership you can take as many rides as you want while your membership is active, and the first 45 minutes of each ride are included in your plan when you ride a Citi Bike classic bike. Just sign into the Citi Bike app or pick up a key to unlock thousands of bikes across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Jersey City.

How to Join

NYCHA Residents

All New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents 16 years and older are eligible for a discounted membership of only $5 per month.

Here’s what you need to verify your eligibility:

NYCHA Account Number (found on your tenant rent bill)

Birth Date

Credit or debit card*

Join for $5/month

SNAP Recipients

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamp) recipients 16 years and older are eligible for a discounted membership of only $5 per month.

Here’s what you need to sign up:

EBT card number (for verification purposes only)

Credit or debit card*

Join for $5 per month

If more than one person in your household wants to sign up, give us a call at 1-855-BIKE-311 and we can help you out.

Additional Pricing

The first 45 minutes of each ride are included in the monthly membership price.

If you upgrade to an ebike, it will be an extra $0.05/minute, capped at $2 for rides 45 minutes or less that start or end outside Manhattan.

If you keep a bike out for longer than 45 minutes at a time, regardless of type or destination, it will cost $0.15 per minute.

Renewing Your Membership

There’s no annual commitment for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients. You can renew your membership anytime after your 30-day membership expires. You will only be charged for your next 30-day membership when you ride again (this excludes any extra time fees).

To ride again after your initial 30-day membership expires, simply use your key or the Citi Bike app to unlock a bike at any station. This will activate your next $5 monthly Citi Bike membership. Because we do not auto-renew, you do not have to worry about paying for a service you are not using.

Learn more with our FAQs and sign up today!