In an effort to increase usage of the Redding Bikeshare Program, a partnership has been forged with the Redding Area Bus Authority. Riders on fixed route and flex route buses going to and from Downtown Redding can ask their driver for a free 24 hour coupon to use the Redding Bikeshare, so they can ride the rest of the way to their destination. Each bike will need to be returned to its dock within one hour or a $3 charge is imposed, but the bikes can be used as often as the rider wants within the 24 hour timeframe. The first step is to download the “BCycle” app on a smartphone. Full details can be found at rabaride.com or shastalivingstreets.org
– Steve Gibson