The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is allowing customers to purchase transit and bike-share passes via the Transit app.
RTC CEO MJ Maynard says: “Providing this additional multimodal option is just another way we are meeting our community’s evolving transportation needs.”
The commission says merging transit and bike-share into the app makes it easy for residents and visitors to experience southern Nevada without driving.
Users can download the free app, enter their payment information, and activate any transit or bike-share pass.
The integration is part of a series of actions being carried out by the RTC in celebration of National Bike Month.
The RTC is also extending the existing $5 daily and $15 monthly bike-share passes to include a $125 annual pass.
As part of this commitment, half price monthly and annual passes are available to Electronic Benefit Transfer cardholders.
Additionally, the RTC has unveiled a bike-share loyalty programme called Bikecentives, which provides complimentary limited edition cycling gear to riders each time they reach 50, 150 and 300 rides in a calendar year.
The commission has also partnered with the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition (SNVBC) to promote its Ride Safe: Know Before You Go campaign.
The programme identifies five critical points of gear and behaviour for cyclists: protect your head, be visible, choose safe routes, be predictable and ride defensively.
SNVBC president Rob Hutchinson says: “Cyclists’ behaviour and decision-making are integral to achieving a zero-collision goal. As we ask motorists to learn about cyclist behaviour and consider our presence on the road, cyclists must be predictable and plan safe routes before riding. Ride Safe’s points need to be second nature for everyone riding a bicycle, new and seasoned cyclists, alike.”
