Unlocking Growth: Reddy Bikeshare's Expansion in Tonawanda

Tonawanda Welcomes Reddy Bikeshare

Tonawanda , N.Y. is now home to Reddy Bikeshare 's first station expansion outside of Buffalo and Niagara Falls . Thanks to a partnership with Independent Health and support from the City of Tonawanda and the Niagara River Greenway Commission , two new stations have been installed at popular biking destinations in the region . The Intermodal Hub & Trail and Niawanda Park are now equipped with Reddy Bikes for residents and visitors to enjoy.

said Simon Husted , marketing and communications coordinator with Reddy Bikeshare . The expansion into Tonawanda marks a significant milestone for the company , as it aims to make biking more accessible and affordable in the region . The strategic locations of the new stations make them ideal meeting points for the Tonawanda Rail - Trail and the Empire State Trail.

Increasing Popularity of Biking in Tonawanda

Reddy Bikeshare has observed a growing number of people in Tonawanda utilizing their bikes , leading to a surge in trips taken with their bicycles . The company 's commitment to providing low - cost Bikeshare and e - Bikeshare options has been well - received by the community . With the support of partners like Independent Health , Reddy Bikeshare continues to expand its services and offerings to meet the increasing demand for biking options in the area.

"We have now more bikes out than we 've ever had in the past . This year , we actually launched our first wave of e - bikes we 're calling Reddy+ . We 're building upon successes , and really a lot of that has to do thanks to our partnership with Independent Health , who keep supporting us so that the users themselves are not paying the real cost of Bikeshare , " Husted explained in an interview with WBEN.

Easy Access to Reddy Bikes in Tonawanda

Renting a Reddy bike in Tonawanda , Buffalo , or Niagara Falls is a simple process that involves scanning a QR code on the bike , downloading the app , and unlocking the bike to begin a trip . The cost of renting a Reddy bike is affordable , with options for both pay - as - you - go and annual membership plans . Users are encouraged to return bikes within the designated service area to avoid additional fees.

"With our partnership with Independent Health , as well as we actually also receive grants from the state , we 're really excited to be expanding our footprint on the East Side of Buffalo , " Husted shared . The company 's long - term vision includes further expansion in the region and the addition of more e - bikes to their fleet . Stay tuned for more updates on Reddy Bikeshare 's efforts to promote a culture of health and wellness through bicycling in Western New York.