Creating equity in transportation for Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs

PikeRide + LEASED E-Bike program

PikeRide is excited to be able to provide trannsportation options by a grant from the Colorado Energy Office. Through a $25/month bike lease program, qualified persons who live in disproportionately impacted communities and earn less than 80% of the Area Median Income are provided access to their own PikeRide ebike and charger. This program provides all the benefits of a PikeRide electric assist bike, including access to an existing ebike community and PikeRide staff while having the ability to keep a PikeRide bike in your possession. This means you are not confined to the PikeRide service area, hubs, or end trip requirements. 

STEPS TO APPLY

  1. Verify you live in a Disproportionately Impacted area by entering your address in the blue field at the top right of this webpage.

  2. Determine income eligibility by comparing your 2022 Income Tax Return with the chart found at this website.

  3. For those who do not have proof of 2022 income, you can utilize benefit documentation for assistance programs that have similar qualifications. The list of accepted programs can be found in the application.

  4. Once eligibility has been determined, fill out and submit the application found here.

  5. Once applied, your application will be reviewed for eligibility, and you will be contacted whether you qualify or not.

  6. If you qualify you will be put on a waitlist until a bike becomes available for you.

Pasos para aplicar

  1. Verifique que vive en un área afectada desproporcionadamente ingresando su dirección en el campo azul en la parte superior derecha de esta página web.

  2. Determine la elegibilidad de ingresos comparando su declaración de impuestos sobre la renta de 2022 con el cuadro que se encuentra en este sitio web.

  3. Para aquellos que no tienen prueba de ingresos de 2022, pueden utilizar la documentación de beneficios de programas de asistencia que tengan calificaciones similares. La lista de programas aceptados se puede encontrar en la aplicación.

  4. Una vez que haya determinado la elegibilidad, complete y envíe la solicitud que se encuentra aquí.

  5. Una vez presentada, su solicitud será revisada para determinar su elegibilidad y nos comunicaremos con usted independientemente de si califica o no.

  6. Si califica, se le pondrá en una lista de espera hasta que haya una bicicleta disponible para usted.

Si en algún momento tiene dificultades o no puede completar la solicitud, comuníquese con nosotros y podremos brindarle ayuda.

Additional information

Disproportionately Impacted (DI) communities can be found mapped here: The areas shaded blue on this map identify DI communities in the State of Colorado using a combination of DI definitions. Included in CEO’s definition are: SB22-193, Justice40, the Transportation Equity Index as created by the EV Equity Study, CDPHE’s EnviroScreen, and Tribal areas.

WeRide memberships

WeRide is a $20 annual membership for anyone experiencing financial hardship. Proof of financial assistance is required to apply. Examples include: TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, Unemployment verification letter, disability insurance, etc.

WeRide memberships include 90-minutes of ride time a day for 365 days. WeRide members also get a free helmet with rechargeable red safety light.

Apply here.