Cycling initiative spearheaded by CDTA and CDPHP in collaboration with Albany Housing Authority for member benefits
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The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and CDPHP have partnered to launch a pilot program offering reduced-cost CDPHP Cycle! memberships to residents of the Albany Housing Authority's Capital Woods Homes on Lark Drive.
Under this program, eligible residents can purchase a monthly membership for just $4, a significant discount from the regular $15 fee. Membership includes daily access to 30 free minutes of e-bike riding and 60 minutes of free pedal bike riding.
To sign up, residents must contact the Albany Housing Authority Resource Center and provide proof of residency. A new bike rack is being installed at Capital Woods to facilitate access to the bikeshare system.
This pilot program aims to expand affordable, healthy mobility options for the Albany Housing Authority community, promoting sustainable transportation and improved access to opportunities. The pilot currently serves one development, with plans to expand to more housing authority locations in the future.
CDTA CEO Frank Annicaro and CDPHP President Brian O'Grady emphasize the public health and equity benefits of the program, which features a fleet of over 600 bikes, including more than 400 e-bikes.
CDPHP President and CEO Brian O'Grady expressed continued commitment to the CDPHP Cycle! program, which has been proven to reduce cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol, and boost mental health. Albany Housing Authority Executive Director Chiquita D'Arbeau looks forward to providing a transportation option to residents.
Residents can sign up for the exclusive membership by notifying the Albany Housing Authority Resource Center. The CDPHP Cycle! program provides an impactful opportunity for many residents and is a collective commitment to sustainable, convenient access for everyone.
[1] CDTA and CDPHP Announce Partnership for Bikeshare Program in Albany Housing Authority Community
[2] CDPHP Cycle! Program Expands Affordable Access to Bikeshare for Albany Housing Authority Residents
[3] CDPHP Cycle! Program Brings Affordable, Healthy Mobility Options to Albany Housing Authority Community
- In the health-and-wellness industry, CDPHP Cycle! has proven to reduce cardiovascular disease and boost mental health, as emphasized by CDPHP President Brian O'Grady.
- The partnership between CDTA and CDPHP aims to bring affordable, fitness-and-exercise options in the form of bikeshare, reducing the regular fee to $4 for eligible Albany Housing Authority residents.
- This program, situated within the finance sector due to its reduced-cost offering, also serves as a sustainable transportation solution, positively impacting the Capital District's transportation industry and promoting improved access to opportunities for the Albany Housing Authority community.
