Lancaster City Bike Share Expands with E-bikes and New Stations

Lancaster City Bike Share Expands with E-bikes and New Stations

The City of Lancaster has expanded its Bike It Lancaster bike share program, bringing new options for active transportation to residents and visitors. As part of this expansion, 25 electric bikes, or e-bikes, have joined the fleet, providing an accessible, low-effort alternative to traditional bikes. The program will also extend its service area to include neighboring Manheim Township and East Lampeter.

Since its launch in 2017, Bike It Lancaster has made it easy for users to take short trips across the city using active transit. With the Movatic app, riders can pick up a bike from any station and return it to any other station. The addition of e-bikes offers riders a faster, more convenient way to travel, especially when navigating hills or covering longer distances. With an annual membership, e-bike rides are $1.50 for the first hour. Without a membership, e-bike rentals will be $3 for 30 minutes.

The expanded bike share network now includes three stations in Manheim Township and one in East Lampeter. Users can pick up or drop off pedal bikes at stations located at Stehli Silk Mill, Stauffer Park, the Foundry Apartments and St. Joseph University.

"Expanding Bike It Lancaster into neighboring communities and introducing e-bikes aligns with our mission to offer active transportation options and improve mobility for all. We're excited to see this program grow and connect even more people to places in and around Lancaster," said Mayor Danene Sorace.

To learn more about the program, download the app, or locate a station, visit www.bikeitlancaster.com.