At Wednesday night’s meeting, the Bellevue city council unanimously agreed to renew its agreement with Cincy Bike Share, Inc., perhaps better known under its more recognizable name: Red Bike. Councilman Steve Guidugli highlighted the city’s long history with the public-transit charity.
“Red Bike’s been here over twelve years,” he said.
The Bellevue city website describes the non-profit as, “a convenient, affordable and active transportation option for getting around Bellevue, Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area.” In fact, there are currently fifteen Red Bike stations scattered throughout Northern Kentucky; including one in Bellevue on the corner of Fairfield and Ward, and another in nearby Dayton at Monument Park. Both stations have six bike ports.
The new agreement allocates $5,000 in yearly funding to the bike-share system over the course of a three year period. The agreement further notes, “Funds provided under this agreement shall not be used to attempt to influence legislation … and shall be used exclusively for activities conducted within the Greater Cincinnati region.” Instead, the funding will go to operational support and upkeep.
Those interested in checking out Red Bike should remember to obey Kentucky bike laws, and take special care to wear a helmet on all excursions.