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Citi Bike

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A person taking out a Citi Bike from a station on a sunny morning in Manhattan during the bike system's opening.

Citi Bike is a fun way for people in New York City to ride around on bicycles. It started in 2013 and has grown to have many bikes and stations. Today, you can find Citi Bikes in places like the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, as well as in Jersey City, New Jersey and Hoboken, New Jersey.

The idea for Citi Bike came from the New York City Department of Transportation. They wanted to help people get around without using cars, which helps keep the air cleaner. Citi Bike was named after Citigroup, the company that helped start the program.

Riding a Citi Bike is easy and quick. Members can ride for up to 45 minutes without extra cost. There are also day passes and single rides for people who just want to try it out. Citi Bike even has special electric bikes that can help you pedal easier.

Citi Bike has become very popular. In the first year, there were millions of rides, and now there are even more. People enjoy using Citi Bike to go to work, school, or just for fun rides around the city. It’s a great way to see New York City and stay active!

Images

A Citi Bike station kiosk in Manhattan, New York City, where people can rent bikes for short trips around the city.
A bike delivery on a sunny afternoon in Manhattan.
A Citi Bike station showing red lights to indicate bikes that are not available for use.
A view of a dock area in Manhattan, showing city infrastructure and waterfront.
A line chart showing the number of daily Citi Bike rides from 2013 to 2020, illustrating how ridership has changed over time.
A Citibike station and a LinkNYC kiosk on a street in Manhattan.
A bike trailer being pulled through Manhattan on a sunny morning, carrying several bicycles.
A pile of Citibikes waiting at a bike station in New York City.
A busy city street in Manhattan's Lower East Side, showing roads and sidewalks.

Related articles

New York City
The Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Jersey City, New Jersey

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