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Those looking to give commuting by bike a try will have the perfect opportunity on Friday, May 19, when transit systems around the Cincinnati region partner to offer free fare for those busing with their bikes.

CINCINNATI – Those looking to give commuting by bike a try will have the perfect opportunity on Friday, May 19, when transit systems around the Cincinnati region partner to offer free fare for those busing with their bikes.

In celebration of National Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 19, bus riders who load a bike onto their bus’ bike rack will ride for FREE on Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) and Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA).

The day will showcase just how easy it is to bike and ride every day. All Metro, TANK and BCRTA buses are equipped with front-loading secure bike racks, and each rack accommodates two bikes. Bikes are not permitted on board buses unless they are foldable and can fit under a seat.

Breakfast on the Bridge

Metro and TANK are also proud to sponsor the 2023 Breakfast on the Bridge, taking place Friday morning from 7 – 9 a.m. on the Newport approach to the Purple People Bridge. Coinciding with Bike-to-Work Day, the event, hosted by Tri-State Trails, is the culmination and signature event of Bike Month. We will have a demo front-of-bus bike rack on hand, and Trailhead Coffee and Lil’s Bagels will be available to visitors.

More information on how to bike and ride, as well as a video explaining how to use the bus bike racks, can be found on Metro’s website here and on TANK’s website here.