Access Pass

Apply for a $5 Annual Membership • No fees*
Free bicycle class • Free helmet

What is the Link Access Program?

The Link Access Program is an opportunity to have an Annual Membership Pass at a reduced price. We have 50 memberships available for people who qualify. This program was made possible through the funding provided by The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Health.

How to Apply:

Join today by filling in your information on the form below or picking up a paper copy with one of our partners at the YMCA or Good Neighbor House. Each application will be reviewed individually.

How it Works:

After submitting your completed form, we will contact you by phone or email if you qualify. You will need to attend a bicycle education course with our staff and bring $5 cash with you. Once you’ve completed the course, you will receive a free bike helmet and a 1-year Link Access Pass. Your membership in the program will get you 30 minute trips all year long, anytime day or night.

*To remain eligible in the program, use of the bikes needs to follow our program policies. Abuse or violations may cause your membership to be canceled. And remember, your membership is for you only

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Access FAQ

Does this program teach people HOW to ride a bike?

No, it does not. Applicants should be able to pedal a bicycle already.
Can children or teenagers use the Link program bikes or apply?

Unfortunately, children and teenager cannot use the bikes or apply for the program. It is for adults that struggle with stable transportation options and must be at least 18 years of age.
How do I know if I’ll qualify?

Each application is reviewed based upon the answers to a few simple questions. You should try applying if you experience or have a need for: stable transportation options, do not have a car, rely on public transportation to get to or from work/school, have a job downtown or within the Link service area, you trying to save money, or are experiencing financial hardship, etc.
When will the bicycle classes take place?

These classes will happen on a regularly determined schedule. If you qualify for the program, a staff person will contact you and let you know the specifics. If you can’t attend the class, you won’t be able to get your helmet and membership card.
What happens if I don’t return the bike to a station in time?

One or two mistakes of keeping a bike out longer than is allowed will most likely not result in a membership but don’t risk it. Certain behavior will absolutely not be tolerated such as losing a bike, destroying the bikes, allowing other people to use the bike pass you are issued.
How many people are you accepting into the program?

Currently we have 50 memberships available and 50 helmets. The application will be available until all memberships are claimed.
What are the goals of the Link Access Program?
- Helping people find reliable transportation
- Subsidize the cost of longer-term Annual memberships for those in need
- Helping people save money but offering a quality transportation option that works for their schedule
- Giving participants the freedom of using a bike whenever they need it
- Making it easier for lower income individuals to have transportation freedom
- Giving people healthy and fun options to move around town; cutting down on the need to own a car
- Breaking down barriers, such as having a person credit card, that limited participation in the past

Access FAQ

Does this program teach people HOW to ride a bike?

Can children or teenagers use the Link program bikes or apply?

How do I know if I’ll qualify?

When will the bicycle classes take place?

What happens if I don’t return the bike to a station in time?

How many people are you accepting into the program?

What are the goals of the Link Access Program?