Bike Share

Recommended for travel of less than 7 miles while conducting official business.

Bay Wheels is a regional public bicycle sharing system that serves the cities of San Francisco, the East Bay, and San Jose.



How it works

  • Pick out a bike – Use the Lyft app or your Clipper card to scan its QR code. Unlock it. (Please click the link for more details on pricing.)
  • Ride – Please wear a helmet, obey traffic laws, use the bike lanes, and abide by Bay Wheels’ Rules of the Road.
  • Park it – Find an open space at any Bay Wheels docking station; Push the bike into an available dock; Wait for the lock-in light to turn green to signal completion of rental transaction. Ebikes can be parked at public, non-Bay Wheels racks for an additional $2. Please see additional pricing for leaving the bike outside the service area or committing a parking violation.
  • Get reimbursed – Please fill out a Travel Reimbursement/Expense Form and submit (with receipt(s)) to your supervisor or manager for a reimbursement from your respective agency.

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