Expansion! Woo hoo!

UPDATE 8/5/15 – To celebrate the start of expansion, sign up for a new Citi Bike Membership by Aug 31 2015 and save $25!! expansion.citibikenyc.com

Exciting news!

Today, we and the NYC Department of Transportation announced some big changes. Our parent company has new owners, and they have named Jay Walder, a leader with a deep passion for urban transportation, as the new CEO of Alta Bicycle Share.



There is also big news for Citi Bike.



Our system will double in size by 2017. New neighborhoods will be added to our system beginning in 2015. By the end of 2017 we will have 6,000 additional bikes and over 375 new stations.

The first new stations will be installed in northern Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Long Island City and further into Bedford-Stuyvesant, all neighborhoods originally planned to be part of Citi Bike’s initial deployment. If you would like to suggest a new location for Citi Bike stations, visit the Department of Transportations's “Suggest A Station” siting portal at

www.nyc.gov/bikeshare

and stay tuned for news about other ways to get involved. We are grateful to Citibank for their continued dedication to our program. They have significantly increased their sponsorship through 2024. New York City’s now-iconic blue bikes would not be rolling into new neighborhoods without the support from Citibank! Thank you!

Our number one priority is improving the experience for our members and casual riders. We’ve heard from you that broken docks, cracked seats, and glitches at the kiosks are big concerns. And we’ve heard that you are eager for us to expand to new neighborhoods so you are able to get more places with Citi Bike. With this change in ownership we are better capitalized and more committed than ever to making Citi Bike work better for you.

NYC Bike Share will use this winter season to overhaul the entire fleet of bikes and service docks and kiosks, ensuring that Citi Bike is ready to roll come spring. We will work closely with the team at Alta Bicycle Share to improve our operations and the technology that powers bike share. And starting immediately we’ll work towards expansion. NYC Bike Share, together with DOT, will begin the community outreach process so New Yorkers can let us know where they think new stations will best serve their communities. We will provide you with regular updates on our progress and look forward to providing you with the service you deserve.

Finally, we will be changing Citi Bike’s membership plans. Our Annual Membership rate will change to $149/year.



This means a full year of unlimited Citi Bike rides will cost just a bit more than one monthly MetroCard. This new rate is effective immediately.

At this time, you may still sign up for a new membership or renew an existing subscription at the current $95 rate.

There will be no change to the $60 Citi Bike Discount Membership for New York City Housing Authority residents and members of participating Community Development Credit Unions.



We are adjusting prices to more accurately reflect the cost of providing the service and safety that our customers need and deserve.

Citi Bike has proven wildly popular. During our peak season our bikes are ridden on average 6 times per day. That’s more than any other bike share system in the world. This popularity is great news for the health and vibrancy of our city, but it has also taken a toll on our ability to balance and service the bikes. With new leadership, fresh capital and a membership rate change, we believe we can meet these challenges and provide you with the kind of bike share system you deserve.

Thank you again for helping to make Citi Bike the biggest bike share program in North America. We are excited to have renewed resources to make this the best bike share program.

We look forward to pedaling with you for many years to come.

Read more from the DOT’s Press Release.