Biking & Micromobility

Biking to work, school, and other destinations is a safe, fun, accessible and environmentally friendly alternative to driving. Biking can help you bypass traffic jams and competitive parking lots, and give you direct access to transit and other important destinations in your daily routine. In addition to reducing your environmental footprint, bicycling is an excellent form of cardiovascular activity, making it an incredibly healthy way to get around!

More recently - as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic - The bicycle has proven itself a resilient, and desirable mobility option as New Yorkers across the state turned to cycling as both a means of social distancing and a practical alternative to more crowded transit options.


 

Get to Work with Reddy Bikeshare

Tenants of 201 Ellicott and employees of Braymiller Market are eligible for Reddy Bikeshare annual memberships at a 20% discount. With 400 bikes at 90 locations in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Reddy Bikeshare is a convenient and healthy way to get to and from work without the expense of buying and maintaining your own bike. Starting in Spring 2022, 201 Ellicott will be home to a Reddy Bikeshare rack with easy access for tenants and employees.     

Signing up is easy. First, just create a 511NY Rideshare account and look for a follow-up email with your discount code for Reddy Bikeshare. Then, head over to Reddy Bikeshare to sign up, explore bike locations, and learn how to use the Reddy Bikeshare network!  

GObike Buffalo Membership

Residential tenants and employees of Braymiller Market are also eligible for 20% off an annual membership to GObike Buffalo. GObike promotes active mobility options, trails and greenways, and complete streets in Western New York, and connects and empowers communities through advocacy, education, planning, and engagement. Membership to GObike includes unlimited access to the GObike community workshop and discounts to GObike events, including the annual SkyRide. 

To sign up for your discounted GObike Buffalo membership, first create a 511NY Rideshare account and look for a follow-up email with your discount code for GObike Buffalo. Then visit GObike Buffalo to sign up for your annual membership using the discount code.  

New to bicycling in Buffalo Niagara?

Check out some helpful tips on how to get ready to ride below

  • Plan ahead - know which route you’ll take.
  • Click on your region above to find bike maps for your area.
  • Be prepared - check the weather and bring bike lights.
  • Carry an additional layer or change of clothes in a backpack or on a bike rack.
  • A white headlight and a red taillight are mandatory when biking at night.
  • Make sure your bike is in good working order – do a “quick check” (like the League of American Bicyclists ABC Quick Check guide) of your bike before getting on the road.
  • Protect your bike - A U-lock with a cable lock is a secure way to lock your bike outside.
  • Learn about with the rules of the road (some laws may vary by region).
  • Find more resources, including local bicycling clubs, instructors, and shops here.
 

Log Your Trips

Want to keep track of the bike trips you take and see the progress you’re making? 511NY Rideshare has a trip tracker to show you how much money you are saving and carbon emissions you are not releasing by biking. Register and start tracking today.

 

Bicycle Friendly Business

Is your employer interested in being recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business? Learn more about the League of American Bicyclists and its Bicycle Friendly Business program.