New season includes more bikes, more locations, and more adventures!
ALBANY, NY (March 29, 2024) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and CDPHP are excited to announce that beginning today, Friday, March 29, 2024, both electric bikes (e-bikes) and pedal bikes will be available for use in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy! This is CDPHP Cycle!’s earliest launch ever. After this weekend’s launch, over the next few weeks, bikes will be added to other areas in the Capital Region, including Saratoga and points north.
During season eight, customers can expect more than 600 bikes to be available throughout the region, including 200 more e-bikes this year. There will also be more than 10 new stations added for customers to utilize, with even more options to hop on a bike! This year also includes new technology – an updated CDPHP Cycle! app will make renting a bike quicker and easier.
To get started with either pedal or e-bikes, download the upgraded CDPHP Cycle! app on the App Store or Google Play. You can also visit www.cdphpcycle.org for more information on pricing and membership options.
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About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 36 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About CDTA
CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing local, express, commuter and bus rapid transit services across its six-county service area. CDTA also operates the regional bike-share program, CDPHP Cycle! CDTA owns and operates the Rensselaer Rail and Saratoga Springs Train Stations. CDTA was named the 2017 Best Mid-Sized Transportation System in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.