How To Use ‘Bike Share Program’ In Rome

The bike share program is a sure sign of Spring. This incredible program is very easy to use and we've included the step by step instructions here. 

There are 3 locations for the bike share program with 16 bicycles for rent in Rome.

• The Mohawk River Trail
• Fort Stanwix National Monument
• Bellamy Harbor Park

To get started, become a member. You need the Zagster app for your smartphone and sign up for an annual membership or day pass. If you choose the membership then ride for 1 hour during the week and 3 hours on the weekend before the $2.00 per hour fee kicks in. If you go with the daily pass, the first hour is free then it's $3.00 per hour.

1. BORROW
Enter your bike’s number into the app and tap “START RIDE”. You’ll get a code to open and close the lockbox. Bikes are found at these 3 locations.

2. UNLOCK

Use the key from inside the lockbox to operate the U-lock that attaches the bike to its station. Close the lockbox before you ride.

3. RIDE

Have fun and stay safe! Use the U-lock to keep the bike secure if you make stops along the way. Your lockbox code will continue to work during your ride.

4. RETURN
When you’re done, lock the bike back to a Rome Zagster station and close the lockbox. Then go to the app and tap “END RIDE”.

The bikes are called a Cruisers and features:

• Adjustable seat height fits adult riders.
• Activate front and rear lights at night.
• A basket to keep the lock in the while you ride.
• Seven gears of shifting let you ride anywhere.
• Fenders and a chain guard keep you clean.

Special thanks to Mike Colangelo Sr and Paul Matthew Myers for the photos.

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