Summit County, in cooperation with Park City Municipal, has launched the first phase of its bike-share program. Last year, the county was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Utah Transit Authority to establish the program.
Canadian bike-share operator Bewegen Technologies, Inc., installed the station kiosks at nine locations throughout the Kimball Junction area, Canyons Village at Park City Mountain Resort, Prospector Square and in Park City at the Park City Library and Old Town Transit Center, among others.
All 87 bicycles are electric, with pedal assistance that will propel riders up to 14.5 miles per hour. The bikes will be monitored through GPS tracking and are intended for use on transportation trails only. “We do have a very robust trail system where in other areas the bike share comes first and then agencies realize they need to build up their trail system,” said Rodriguez. “Our residents and visitors have shown they are willing to try other options that are available if we give them some. The great deal about these bikes is that you don’t have to be active. They are really made for all ability levels.”
