{"id":6486,"date":"2021-04-29T10:23:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T17:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rtcsnv.com\/news\/?p=6486"},"modified":"2021-04-29T10:23:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T17:23:31","slug":"rtc-and-partners-celebrate-national-bike-month-with-launch-of-innovative-biking-programs-and-safety-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/rtc-and-partners-celebrate-national-bike-month-with-launch-of-innovative-biking-programs-and-safety-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"RTC and partners celebrate National Bike Month with launch of innovative biking programs and safety campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

RTC and partners celebrate National Bike Month with launch of innovative biking programs and safety campaign <\/strong>
\r\nFirst-of-its-kind bike share and transit pass bundle on Transit app, a new loyalty program, and more!<\/strong><\/em>
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\r\nClick to Tweet<\/a>: @RTCSNV<\/a> joins @transitapp<\/a>, @NevadaBicycle<\/a>, and @SNHDinfo<\/a> to celebrate #NationalBikeMonth by introducing new programs making it easier and safer to #BikeThere. Learn all about it and how to win prizes: rtcsnv.com\/bikemonth<\/em><\/p>\r\n

LAS VEGAS<\/strong> \u2013 In celebration of National Bike Month in May, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is teaming up with local and national partners to launch a bike share loyalty program, offer annual and reduced fare pass options, a safety campaign and a new multimodal app upgrade to encourage and promote cycling throughout Southern Nevada. For all RTC National Bike Month program information and fares, visit rtcsnv.com\/bikemonth<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

The RTC launched a first-of-its-kind combined mobility service via Transit app providing customers the opportunity to purchase transit and bike share passes with a single Transit account. This feature fully integrates both services in a single app allowing customers to purchase a transit pass and unlock a bike with just a few taps.<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0\u201cWe are proud to be the first transit agency in the United States to fully integrate both bike share and transit passes in a single app,\u201d said MJ Maynard, RTC Chief Executive Officer. \u201cProviding this additional multimodal option is just another way we are meeting our community\u2019s evolving transportation needs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cThis collaboration is the result of a public transit agency forging a new path for the future of transportation,\u201d said Jake Sion, Chief Operating Officer at Transit. \u201cNevadans are getting mobility at the press of a button in Transit.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

By merging transit and bike share into a unified experience with Transit app, the RTC makes it easy and convenient for residents and visitors to experience Southern Nevada without driving. Customers can download the free Transit app, enter their payment information, and activate any transit or bike share pass instantly.<\/p>\r\n

The RTC is also introducing new bike share pass options. In addition to the existing $5 daily and $15 monthly passes, a new annual pass for $125 is now available to riders. And thanks in part to grant funding from the Southern Nevada Health District, half price monthly and annual passes are available to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders.
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\r\nAs a thank you to its devoted riders, the RTC launched a bike share loyalty program, Bikecentives, which provides complimentary limited edition cycling gear to riders each time they reach 50, 150, and 300 rides in a calendar year.
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\r\nIn addition to the new fare payment option and rewards program, the RTC continues its commitment to safety and has partnered with the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition (SNVBC) to promote its Ride Safe: Know Before You Go campaign throughout the month. The educational program identifies five critical points of gear and behavior for cyclists to keep top-of-mind: Protect Your Head, Be Visible, Choose Safe Routes, Be Predictable, Ride Defensively.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cCyclists\u2019 behavior and decision-making are integral to achieving a zero-collision goal. As we ask motorists to learn about cyclist behavior and consider our presence on the road, cyclists must be predictable and plan safe routes before riding,\u201d said Rob Hutchinson, SNVBC\u2019s president. \u201cRide Safe\u2019s points need to be second nature for everyone riding a bicycle, new and seasoned cyclists, alike.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

The RTC will share more information about the campaign including safety tips and videos featuring cycling influencers throughout May across its social media channels, including Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

To learn more about RTC cycling efforts and initiatives, visit rtcsnv.com\/bikemonth<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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