Carmel Bike Share has more than doubled the number of bikes that can be rented by visitors and residents of Carmel – and the fleet has been replaced with brand new bicycles.
When the Bike Share program was established in 2015, the city offered 22 bikes and two stations. Now there are 50 bikes distributed among seven Bike Share stations throughout the city.
Carmel Bike Share is a great way to provide options for those who like to experience all that Carmel has to offer on two wheels instead of four. Not only is renting a bike more convenient when it comes to getting around and parking, it is also a more sustainable way to experience Carmel on more than 220 miles of paths and trails.
Cities across the globe were once designed for people who walk and ride a bicycle. Many America cities abandoned this practice and instead focused on automobiles. Carmel has created a more walkable, bikeable central core and expanded trails and paths. These steps, along with programs such as Carmel Bike Share, have allowed the city to better accommodate transportation options that many visitors and residents desire.
To access Carmel Bike Share, download the Movatic app from the App Store and Google Play Store. After downloading the app and entering your membership information, bikes can be checked out by scanning the QR code found on the inside of the basket or behind and below the seat.
Users of Bike Share will pay just $1.50 per half-hour, with a cap of $24 for up to a 24-hour period. Another option is to pay a $30 annual fee that includes unlimited rides under one hour. Under that plan, additional half-hours are $1.50 up to $24 for up to a 24-hour period.
Due to the increasing popularity and demand for these bikes, city officials expect the program to continue to grow with private business partners adding new stations at their locationsyou’re your company would like to host a station or be a sponsor, please reach out to David Littlejohn at dlittlejohn@carmel.in.gov or Kevin Whited at kwhited@carmel.in.gov for information.
For more information and a map of locations, click here.