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Wheeling West Virginia’s Bike Share Program is Ready for Riders

Through a partnership with The Health Plan, Wheeling’s bike share launched in October 2019, and is ready for use.  The Director of Parks and Recreation Rochelle Barry explained, “For $2 an hour, the public can access bicycles on a short-term basis. All you need is the MOVATIC app on your smart phone and you’ll be ready to hit the trail,” she said, noting Wheeling’s program consists of 10 bikes. “These bikes are designed for leisure riding by adults and are considered a shared asset amongst the community. This provides an additional opportunity for people to enjoy our wonderful trails.” The bikes are stationed near the front entrance to WesBanco Arena and adjacent to Heritage Trail, and the fees collected from the bicycle rentals go towards the maintenance of the program.  The City staff hopes to expand the bike share to trailheads in places like Warwood, Elm Grove, Clator and Centre Market.

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City of Wheeling ‘s Bike Share Ready for Riders, Wheeling WV website: https://www.wheelingwv.gov/news/post/12179/

Date Accessed: 12/03/2024

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