Park City's New E-Bike Share Program

Nations first all e-bike share program

Park City now has the bragging rights to the nations first all e-bike share program.  Summit County Councilman Roger Armstrong took his first e-bike ( pedal assisted electric motor) ride last summer and felt that this may be one of solutions needed to get people out of cars and trying alternative means of transportation,” he relates. This summer, thanks in part to a $500,000 grant landed by Summit County staff and the Utah Transit Authority, Armstrong’s alternative transit vision becomes reality with the launch of Utah’s first e-bike share in Park City.  There will be approximately 88 Bewegen e-bikes distributed between nine stations: four at Kimball Junction, one at Canyons Transit Center, and four within Park City.

If you are worried about how these heavy e-bikes will impact Park City’s singletrack, rest easy.  The county’s e-bikes are intended for both transit and pleasure riding, they are meant to be used in designated bike lanes and paved bike paths only. In fact, administrators can control via GPS where the e-bikes can be used, and even limit speeds through sensitive areas like residential neighborhoods. “The pedal-assist is disabled if a user is tempted to explore somewhere he shouldn’t,” says Caroline Rodriguez, Summit County regional transportation planning director. “Plus, since registering online or through an app is required for use, we’ll know exactly who the rule breakers are.”

No need to be an avid biker to use these bikes, thanks to the pedal assisted motor you can easily cruise the beautiful hillsides of Park City. Access to these bikes is easy and affordable. Users can purchase a $2 one-time pass or signup for weekly, monthly and annual passes at the kiosk stations. Local workers and residents will be eligible for an annual pass for $90, which includes unlimited 90-minute rides throughout the year. Single-ride passes include 45 minutes of riding before an additional $2 is charged on the user's credit card for every 30 minutes beyond that. Riders must be 18 years old.Users can purchase a $2 one-time pass or signup for weekly, monthly and annual passes at the kiosk stations. Local workers and residents will be eligible for an annual pass for $90, which includes unlimited 90-minute rides throughout the year. Single-ride passes include 45 minutes of riding before an additional $2 is charged on the user's credit card for every 30 minutes beyond that. Riders must be 18 years old.