LA Metro Offers Free Rides to Cyclists This May
Metro offers free transit rides to cyclists throughout May with bike lockers and discounts
Metro Adds Free Rides for Bike Month
Metro riders who bike to stations get free transit trips throughout May as part of National Bike Month, officials said Thursday. The agency's offering free rides to cyclists, discounted bike share access, and more bike lockers across Greater Los Angeles. Officials said the incentives aim to boost cycling as a commute option, though they didn't specify how many additional lockers will be installed or which stations will receive them.
The May promotion highlights cycling's role in regional transportation as Metro works to reduce car dependence and emissions, according to the transit agency. Officials said biking offers a fast, clean alternative for first-mile and last-mile connections to transit stations. National Bike Month has been celebrated annually since 1956, when it was established by the League of American Bicyclists to promote cycling's benefits. Metro typically sees increased bike ridership during May promotions, though officials haven't released specific ridership projections for this year's campaign.
The free ride offer applies to cyclists who bike to Metro stations and board trains or buses during May, officials said. Metro's also partnering with bike share operators to provide discounted memberships and rides, though specific discount amounts and participating companies weren't detailed in the announcement. The expanded bike locker program will add secure storage at stations regionwide, but officials didn't say how many new lockers will be installed or provide a timeline for when they'll be available. The agency said the lockers address a common barrier for potential bike commuters who worry about theft.
The National Bike Month incentives launched May 1 and run through May 31, according to Metro's announcement published May 2. Officials said the free rides are available immediately to any cyclist who arrives at a station with a bike, though they didn't specify whether riders need to register or show proof. Details about how to access the bike share discounts will be released in coming weeks, but a specific date wasn't provided. The bike locker expansion is underway, officials said, with installations continuing throughout the month.
Cyclists can take advantage of the free rides by biking to any Metro station and boarding with their bicycle during May. Officials said the promotion applies to both rail and bus services, and bikes are allowed on trains and buses during all hours with some capacity restrictions during peak times. Metro encourages riders to check real-time service information and plan trips that accommodate bicycles. Moovit provides real-time updates for Metro routes and can help cyclists plan multimodal trips combining biking with transit throughout Greater Los Angeles.
