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Equity on Two Wheels

  • 08/23/2024
  • NYC DOT

Citibank discount program. It offers unlimited classic bike rides and discounted e-bike rates to eligible NYC residents. Learn more at http://on.nyc.gov/citibike@nycdot

 

Who’s eligible 

NYCHA, JCHA, and HHA residents are eligible for $5 monthly memberships, and so are SNAP recipients. No annual commitment required.

Benefits

  • Unlimited free 45-min classic rides
  • $0.12/min ebike rides
  • No bike unlock fees
  • Five free guest passes per year for annual members, 1x / month for monthly members

Requirements

  • Members must be 16 or older
  • Members must provide a credit, debit, or prepaid card
  • SNAP recipients must upload either a Statement of Benefits letter OR a screenshot of SNAP case details. To retrieve your statement of benefits or provide a SNAP Benefits Screenshot:
    • Go to ACCESS HRA (nyc.gov/accesshra) and log in/create an account. (Make sure to use the website, not the app, as the app will not correctly show your name.)
    • On the home page, click on View Details on the SNAP case card.
    • You can take a screenshot of the SNAP case card. Make sure your name is visible in this screenshot. This is the name that will be used to verify your account.
    • If you want to submit the Statement of Benefits, click Print Statement of Benefits. A PDF will open in a new window. Save this PDF. This will be the document you submit.
    • We are unable to accept anything that does not have a name on it.
  • NYCHA, JCHA, and HHA residents must provide a Housing Authority account number. NYCHA residents living in housing that has been converted to Section 8 must upload a Section 8 Voucher ID Number AND proof of NYCHA residence.
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