BikeLNK launched in April 2018 as a transportation alternative that offered users a fun and healthy way of getting around Lincoln. Consisting of 21 stations and 125 bicycles in and around Lincoln’s downtown center, BikeLNK is the city’s one and only bikeshare network.
Visit BikeLNK Website
bikelnk.com
How to Use BikeLNK Bikes
Operating Rules
Before riding a bike, know the operating rules:
Bikes are first come first serve.
Only one rider should be on a bike at a time.
Bikes and E-Bikes are allowed on bike trails, bike lanes and city streets.
Bikes are NOT allowed on .
To operate an E-Bike, press the power button on the left-hand side of the handlebars right above the small screen.
Riders:
- are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet for safety
- must have parental permission per the user agreement if between the ages of 12 and 19
- must yield to pedestrians
- must follow all traffic rules, signals and signs
Parking Rules
After riding a bike, know the parking rules:
- There are no integrated locks for users on the bikes; if the bike is unattended for brief times, personal locks are recommended.
- Users can return bikes to any station in the system that has an open dock.
- Once at a station, firmly push the front wheel into the arch. Listen for three beeps and look for flashing lights to confirm a successful docking. A user’s trip is “closed” only after docking the bike firmly into a station.
- A user can check out a bike immediately after returning a bike.
- Bikes must be docked in a station to end your trip and stop fees.
City Ordinances
The City of Lincoln has established city ordinances that must be followed by both the users and the vendors.
Overall BikeLNK riders should:
- Follow all traffic rules and laws at all time as bikes have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles in public right of ways
- Not ride their bikes on downtown Lincoln sidewalks
Please visit bikelnk.com for more information on BikeLNK.