Cedar Rapids Bike Share

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Bike Share Program

Cedar Rapids is launching its first bike share program in spring 2019. A bike share program allows residents to conveniently check-out and rent a bike for short trips, returning them to a designated parking station once they are done.

Easy Rider
Smart transportation is easy to use — locate an e-bike or scooter on the VeoRide app, scan to unlock, and you’re on your way in seconds!

1) Find a Ride
Use the VeoRide app to find the closest e-bike or scooter near you:

Downtown
New Bohemia
Czech Village
Kingston Village
MedQuarter

Click here for a map of stations

2) Scan to Unlock
Scan the QR code or enter the ID number to unlock and enjoy your ride!

3) Park Responsibly
Park in one of 90 conveniently-located green parking stations, shown on the app, once you've reached your destination. Just slide the lock on the e-bike closed or hit the "end ride" button on the scooter to finish your ride and stop the fare. Payment is completed through the app.

Practice Safety: Walk Your Wheels on sidewalks

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Walk Your Wheels
In the downtown and surrounding districts: bikes, scooters, and skateboards are not permitted to ride on sidewalks. Please walk your wheels in these areas for the safety of pedestrians, or enjoy riding your bike or scooter in a bike lane (bikes may also use the full travel lane).

About the Program

Meet the Fleet

150 electric-assist bikes
30 electric scooters (launching later this summer)
90 designated green parking stations

Understand the Fare

$1 to unlock a bike or scooter
$0.15 per minute until fare is stopped

* Example rate: a ride from the downtown convention center to the NewBo District costs approximately $2.

VeoRide Fare Discounts
Individuals who participate in any local, state, or federal assistance program qualify for VeoRide Access, a program designed to provide affordable mobility service to all. VeoRide Access waives the $1 unlock fee on VeoRide vehicles. Pay $0.15 per minute while riding.

Fill out the form below to apply:

APPLY FOR VEORIDE ACCESS

Report an Issue

If you experience any issues with bikes parked improperly at the station near your property, please contact VeoRide’s customer service:

Meet the Vendor

The Cedar Rapids Bike Share program is operated by VeoRide, a micromobility sharing company. VeoRide employs local staff who maintain the system, including fleet repairs, moving devices to balance the system appropriately, and recharging units running low on battery. As the vendor, VeoRide is responsible for maintaining the fleet of bikes and scooters; lost or damaged vehicles will be recovered, repaired, or replaced at no cost to the City of Cedar Rapids.

Safety Tips

Follow the Law
Obey all traffic laws at all times.

Use Headgear
Protect your head by wearing a helmet.

Go with the Flow
Always ride in the same direction as traffic (usually, on the right side of the street).

Yield to Pedestrians
When on a trail, alert pedestrians to your presence by saying "on your left" before passing.

Stay Alert
Pay attention to your surroundings and ride predictably.

Use Hand Signals
Let others know where you're going by always signaling 100 feet before your turn.

Community Support

Bike share stations and several new on-street bicycle facilities were provided by a generous grant from the Wellmark Foundation.

Additional private contributions from:

Linn County Trails Association
Downtown SSMID (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District)
Czech Village / New Bohemia SSMID
MedQuarter SSMID
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

The vendor VeoRide operates the system at no cost to the City, the program pays for itself through the bike fares.

Cedar Rapids Bike Share

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