CINCINNATI, Ohio (May 16, 2025) – Red Bike, the Cincy region’s non-profit, station-based bikeshare system today announces that over a dozen partners and key stakeholders from both sides of the river have continued their generous support to create a three-year “Strengthen and Sustain” funding plan, strategy, and governing restructure. One year after a “Coalition of the Willing” came together to provide temporary bridge funds to keep Cincinnati Red Bike’s operations up and running, this plan puts the bike share on positive footing moving forward.
“We’ve been tremendously busy this year, not only providing bike share, but also working with our partners to build a foundation of support for the system that provides the opportunity for further investment and evolution,” said Executive Director Doug McClintock. “We have seen the community emphatically say that shared micromobility is an important service in our region, providing critical transportation and first/last mile connections for residents and visitors alike. I look forward to rolling my sleeves up and getting to work with our new board members to chart the course for the years to come.”
“The partners that have stepped up to invest in this asset and integrate bike share into the Cincinnati region deserve enormous credit and appreciation,” said Pete Metz, Vice President of Civic & Regional Partnerships at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. “It is a signal of this region’s growth mentality that public, private and philanthropic leaders made sure that Red Bike not only survived but will deepen its connection to the communities it serves.”
Funding partners for the Strengthen & Sustain Plan include The City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Metro, Interact For Health, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, P&G, The United Way, and Northern Kentucky business and civic leaders.
“Each one of our partners may value Red Bike a little differently, and that’s okay because collectively, we can see that the service is invaluable for our community,” said Cincinnati City Councilmember Mark Jeffreys. “The City of Cincinnati and our counterparts in Northern Kentucky appreciate bike share as integral to a thriving urban fabric. Metro understands that bike share is transit. Our private and philanthropic partners realize the economic, social, and public health benefits that bike share fosters. This is why we have had such a large and diverse coalition working together to strengthen and sustain Red Bike.”
Red Bike passes continue to be available in daily ($12), monthly ($30), or annual ($150) increments, and can be purchased by downloading the “BCycle” app. Red Bike also continues to provide its income-qualified equity program, Red Bike Go, a program that offers discounted rates to qualified applicants. Details of this program can be found at https://cincyredbike.org/gopass
Red Bike operates over 70 stations throughout the region, and maintains a fleet composed of 75% e-assist bikes (e-bikes), enabling members and users to travel throughout the community for work, health, recreation, and more.