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INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. today announced the opening of the Pacers Bikeshare system expansion at a ribbon cutting event with Mayor Joe Hogsett and other community leaders. The expansion adds 275 new bicycles and 21 new bike share stations in neighborhoods and destinations along the city's bicycle network including the Monon Trail, making Pacers Bikeshare a more viable mobility and recreation choice for residents.

Also announced today, a grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation provided the final local match needed to expand Pacers Bikeshare.

"Anthem is fortunate to have our headquarters located alongside the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, and we're pleased to be a part of this private-public partnership," said Robert Hillman, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. "More bikes mean more options for physical activity, connecting more residents to our city's diverse neighborhoods, restaurants, local businesses and entertainment amenities."

"This is an exciting day for Indianapolis, as we become an increasingly more mobile and connected city," said Mayor Hogsett. "The Pacers Bikeshare expansion provides greater bike share access to our citizens specifically along our city's growing bicycle infrastructure. Pacers Bikeshare, combined with the newly opened Red Line, provide more and better access to affordable mobility options for our residents, improve quality of life and clearly illustrate Indianapolis is an innovative and forward-thinking city."

To celebrate the opening of the expansion, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. will make Pacers Bikeshare free Friday, September 6.

"Pacers Bikeshare is Indianapolis' community bike share program and we're excited to make it free for people to ride for the opening of our expansion," said Kären Haley, Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. executive director. "With almost 50 Pacers Bikeshare stations to get a bike, we are bringing stations and bicycles to more neighborhoods and destinations with this expansion. We are grateful to the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation and Herbert Simon Family Foundation for their generous philanthropic support to bring more bikes to people in our city."

The $1.2M Pacers Bikeshare expansion is funded a Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant through the City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works with local match funding provided by the Anthem Foundation and the Herbert Simon Family Foundation. Station locations were selected with significant community input and in coordination with the existing 29 stations.

Launched in 2014, Pacers Bikeshare is Indianapolis' community bikeshare program and is a public private partnership between the City of Indianapolis and the non-profit Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. Bicycles are available at any of the 48 Pacers Bikeshare stations or through the BCycle mobile app.  The Pacers Bikeshare EveryBody Rides program offers free community rides for residents wanting to try Pacers Bikeshare and discounted access for residents who qualify.

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Pacers Bikeshare Opens System Expansion With 275 New Bicycles and 21 New Stations

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. today announced that it is seeking final public comment on the 2019 expansion plan adding 23 new Pacers Bikeshare stations and approximately 275 new bikes in summer 2019. The expansion, funded primarily by a federal grant, will provide Pacers Bikeshare access to neighborhoods, along the City's greenway network, in Riverside and Garfield Parks and to Broad Ripple along the Monon Trail.

"We received over 1,500 suggestions for new station locations during our initial public input period and neighborhood meetings held over the summer," said Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. Executive Director, Kären Haley. "This final proposed expansion plan was heavily influenced by the input we received. Pacers Bikeshare 2019 Expansion Plan will provide access in new neighborhoods and destinations outside of downtown, and stay connected to the Cultural Trail through the existing greenway network and near the Redline corridor. Pacers Bikeshare continues to provide a healthy and affordable transportation solution and is an integral part of the city’s growing transportation and mobility network."

Final public comment on the final proposed expansion plan will be accepted through December 21, 2018. To view the expansion map details, provide feedback and for more information visit IndyCulturalTrail.org/Input.

The federally funded expansion zones include increasing station density in downtown, expanding to near downtown neighborhoods and adding stations along the Monon Trail and other parts of the city's bike network including the White River Trail and Central Canal Towpath. Pacers Bikeshare expansion goals include growing the EveryBody Rides program and providing better access for people who need affordable transportation.

The City of Indianapolis was awarded a nearly $1 Million Federal Highway Administration Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for the Pacers Bikeshare expansion. Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. has privately raised a 20% local match for the federal funding through philanthropic grants and contributions. The lead gift for the match is from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation.

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Pacers Bikeshare Expansion Plan Announced, System Will Almost Double In Size

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. today announced that the Pacers Bikeshare program will add approximately 250 more bikes and 25 more bikeshare stations in 2019. The expansion, funded primarily by a federal grant, will provide Pacers Bikeshare access to neighborhoods, the City's greenway network, and Broad Ripple.

"Since 2014, downtown residents and visitors alike have enjoyed the transportation and connectivity benefits provided by the Pacers Bikeshare program, which is why we’re excited to bring this network of bikes into our neighborhoods," said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. "At no additional cost to our taxpayers, we are doubling the amount of bikes and stations offered, and will be sure they land in the right places thanks to public input received in the coming weeks."

"Pacers Bikeshare has transformed the way people travel in downtown Indianapolis," said Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. Executive Director, Kären Haley. "By expanding Pacers Bikeshare to neighborhoods and along the City's bicycle network and transit corridors, we will bring affordable and convenient transportation to more of our city's residents, neighborhoods and destinations."

The federally-funded expansion zones include adding station density in downtown, expanding to near downtown neighborhoods, and adding stations along the Monon Trail and other parts of the city's bike network. Pacers Bikeshare expansion goals include growing the EveryBody Rides program – which provides subsidized bikeshare passes, bicycle education, and group rides for residents in low income situations – and being intentional about station locations in an effort to increase access for residents in need of affordable transportation.

The City of Indianapolis was awarded a nearly $1 Million Federal Highway Administration Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for the Pacers Bikeshare expansion. A portion of the local match is provided by a grant from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation. In addition to the federally-funded expansion, Pacers Bikeshare will launch a business partnership program for business and property owners who desire Pacers Bikeshare stations on, or near, their place of business.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. will host public input sessions starting in June to gather community feedback about station locations. Visit PacersBikeshare.org for more information and to stay up to date on public meetings and expansion plans.

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Pacers Bikeshare to Expand in 2019

The city of Indianapolis celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Pacers Bikeshare on Wednesday afternoon with a celebration on the Pennsylvania Street Plaza in front of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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Mayor Greg Ballard, Pacers mascot Boomer and Rachel Simon, representing the Herb Simon Family Foundation, were all on hand for the occasion. The festivities culminated with the unveiling of the new #IndyBlueBike which features "Indy Welcomes All" messaging.

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City Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Pacers Bikeshare

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One-Year Anniversary of Pacers Bikeshare

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. today announces that the Pacers Bikeshare Program is celebrating the 50,0000th ride on Pacers gold bikeshare bikes. The 50,000th ride occurred on July 28, 2014, just over three months since the bikeshare program launched in downtown Indianapolis along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick.

“It’s amazing that we’ve had 50,000 rides on Pacers bikeshare bikes in just over three months” said Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. executive director, Karen Haley. “The Cultural Trail makes it easy for people to experience downtown by bike and the Pacers Bikeshare program makes bicycling easily accessible for people downtown.”

An annual member, who wished to remain anonymous, took the 50,000th ride last Monday and will receive a $50 gift card from PEARings Cafe and Frozen Yogurt. PEARings is located on the Cultural Trail, adjacent to the Washington and Meridian Bikeshare station, the busiest station in the system.

Pacers Bikeshare is available by purchasing either an annual membership for $80 at pacersbikeshare.org or a 24 hour pass for $8 online or at any bikeshare station kiosk. Your pass or membership gives you access to a bike for unlimited thirty minute trips. Trips over thirty minutes incur additional user fees, as is standard with bikeshare programs around the country. Bikesharing is a healthy transportation option designed for short trips.

Pacers Bikeshare - The Numbers as of 8.2.14:Stations: 25Bicycles: 250YTD Bike Rides: 52,817YTD Annual Members: 1,276YTD 24 Hour Passes: 16,505YTD Average Trips per Bike: 211YTD Average Trips per Bike per Week: 30Average Trip Time: 15 minutesTop Three Busiest Stations:
1) Washington & Meridian, 2) Mass Ave & Alabama, 3)White River State Park

Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, a program of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. launched on April 22, 2014. There are 25 stations located in downtown Indianapolis, primarily along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. ensures that the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick is a beautifully maintained, vibrant community asset connecting people and places in downtown Indianapolis.