Hayward Rides Program Introduction

The City of Hayward is excited to launch Hayward Rides, a program designed to provide residents with access to free bicycles, helping to make cycling a more accessible, affordable, and sustainable transportation option. Funded through the California Air Resource Board’s Clean Mobility in Schools and Sustainable Transportation Equity Project grant programs, Hayward Rides is one of the largest municipal bike programs in the country. The program aims to support residents and youth, especially those in disadvantaged and low-income communities, by providing bicycles and essential safety equipment. 

To make Hayward Rides as effective as possible, the City has worked closely with local organizations and community partners to design a program that meets the diverse needs of residents. Outreach efforts, including surveys and interviews with over 1,000 residents, have helped shape key elements of the program. The City is also exploring ways to provide bicycle maintenance support and build a stronger biking culture in Hayward, ensuring that participants can safely and confidently incorporate biking into their daily lives. 

Interested in learning more? Join us at our first community event for Hayward Rides at Earth Day on April 26 at Weekes Park! City staff will be available to share information about the program, answer questions, and gather additional community input. Whether you’re looking for an alternative way to get around town, a bike for your child, or just want to be part of Hayward’s growing bike culture, we invite you to stop by and see how Hayward Rides can benefit you. 

For questions or comments please feel free to reach out to Colin Patterson, at colin.patterson@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 583-4792.