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Citibikes New York City
New York City is taking bold steps to enhance transportation options and promote sustainability with a major expansion of Citi Bike, the city’s popular bike-share program. Starting in fall 2025, Citi Bike will serve even more communities across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, with additional docking stations in Manhattan and other high-demand areas.
Expansion Brings Citi Bike to New Communities
Citi Bike service will extend to:
- Bronx: Norwood, Riverdale
- Brooklyn: Brownsville, East New York, Kensington, Bay Ridge
- Queens: Areas west of Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The expansion also includes the installation of new docks in key existing neighborhoods, such as Midtown and Downtown Manhattan, Harlem and East Harlem, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Park Slope, to better meet ridership demand.
“This Citi Bike expansion is the latest way we’re making it easier and more affordable to get around New York City, particularly for low-income New Yorkers,” said Mayor Eric Adams. “People in Brownsville and other low-income neighborhoods deserve Citi Bike access as much as any other New Yorker, and this expansion brings us closer to ensuring just that.”
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Mayor Eric Adams Citi Bike Pedal Assist Launch - Archived image Courtesy DOT
A Growing Transportation Network
With over 44 million Citi Bike journeys this year, the program has become a cornerstone of the city’s transportation system. The upcoming expansion will add more than 250 new stations and 2,900 bikes, half of which will be electric. When complete, Citi Bike will serve 5.6 million residents — 64 percent of the city’s population — within a five-minute walk of a station.
“Citi Bike is more popular than ever because it’s convenient, sustainable, and a quick way to get around,” said Ydanis Rodriguez, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner. “We thank Lyft for this investment and look forward to working with them on these important program improvements.”
This growth reflects Citi Bike’s rapid adoption since its launch in 2013. The system will grow to over 36,000 bikes and 2,400 stations, nearly seven times its original size of 6,000 bikes and 332 stations.
Support From City and State Leaders
Local leaders welcomed the expansion with enthusiasm:
- Senator Michael Gianaris: “I look forward to Citi Bike’s continued growth into more neighborhoods throughout our city.”
- Senator Andrew Gounardes: “Expanding Citi Bike to neighborhoods like Bay Ridge is a win for our environment, economy, and communities.”
- Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar: “This expansion ensures all New Yorkers, especially those in transit deserts, have equal access to Citi Bike.”
- Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.: “This is a step forward in making Queens more bike-friendly and reducing auto congestion.”
Innovations and Affordability
The expansion goes beyond geographical reach, introducing new “kioskless” docking stations for greater flexibility and improving affordability for New Yorkers.
Recent budget allocations have expanded eligibility for Fair Fares NYC and provided free MetroCards for Summer Youth Employment Program participants, along with free two-month Citi Bike memberships. These efforts, combined with sustainability initiatives like electrifying school buses and the city’s fleet, highlight the Adams administration’s commitment to eco-friendly transportation.
“It’s been astounding to see Citi Bike grow from an idea into a critical part of New York City’s transportation network,” said Caroline Samponaro, Lyft’s vice president of external affairs for Urban Solutions.
