Downtown Grand Rapids and Lime Bikes and scooters go together really badly.

There have probably been times when you have seen multiple teenagers zooming on those Lime scooters.

Well, there is a chance that now you can use the Lime products for FREE!

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Grand Rapids & Lime Bikes

The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Lime, has announced a new initiative that allows more people to afford shared e-scooters and e-bikes.

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Beforehand, the shared electric vehicle company offered Grand Rapids residents 50% off trip discounts depending on the need and geographical area.

With the equity zone pricing that was made available in the spring of 2022, Lime was offering an automatic 30% discount in certain parts of the city, including Roosevelt Park, John Ball Park, and Garfield Park.

However, in this new pilot 'Lime Access' program, the company will provide 5 free 30-minute rides per day to all eligible residents!

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Ariana Jeske, PE, PTOE, the assistant director for Mobile GR shared,

“We are excited to embark on this new program with Lime to provide even more access to consistent mobility options in the City for our residents who need it most. The value of micro-mobility cannot be overstated in how it knits together all the multimodal components of a transportation network and fills in the gaps to get people where they need to go most. The data and information we gather with this program will help evolve our micromobility program to best serve our residents.”

How To Become Eligible

To become eligible, visit this website and fill out the form.

For more details and information, you can visit the City of Grand Rapids' website.

Will you be taking advantage of this new offering if you are eligible for it? How do you think this will affect the Grand Rapids community?

Outdoor Games, Gear, and Equipment You Can Rent for FREE From Grand Rapids Gear Library

Not too long ago, Grand Rapid Parks and Recreation added skateboards to the Thrive Outside Gear Library. Did you know about all the cool stuff you can rent for free? Just about anything you'd need for a camping trip you'll find in the Gear Library at Roosevelt Park Gym, plus team sports equipment, clothing, picnic supplies, even gear for cold weather activities too! The Gear Library is located at the gym at Roosevelt Park at 739 Van Raalte Dr. SW in Grand Rapids. The library is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 

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