Bublr Bikes hosts Savvy Cycling classes in collaboration with community partners throughout our network. These classes are designed to remove informational barriers and make it easier for everyone to access the Bublr System.

In Bublr’s Savvy Cycling Classes, you will learn:

• How to use the Bublr System effectively
• Tips for riding safely in the city

Bublr staff will guide you through:

• Using hand signals and understanding how to ride safely with traffic.
• Checking out a bike from the station using the kiosk, a fob, and the BCycle app.

Classes are approximately 90 minutes long and are completely FREE to attend. Participants will receive a bicycle helmet, stickers, Savvy Cycling shirt, and a free 30-Day Bublr Pass.

Register for a course: TBD

For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to dani@bublrbikes.org.

Is there a Bublr station near your building? Do you have a classroom setting where we can host a Savvy Cycling course at your location?

We partner with community spaces like yours to bring our educational program directly to your doorstep, making it convenient for participants to learn bike safety and how to use the Bublr System effectively. If you're interested, we'd love to discuss the details and arrange a session that suits your schedule. Please let us know how we can collaborate to promote safe cycling in our community! CONTACT US

ACCESS PASS

The Access Pass program aims to reduce and eliminate barriers to bike access for everyone in the community. Launched in 2016 through a partnership between Bublr Bikes, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), and the Better Bike Share Partnership, this program is designed to make biking accessible to more people.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Greater Milwaukee resident
  
• Must be receiving government assistance (HACM housing, FoodShare, WIC, Medicaid, or SSI benefits)
• Must be over the age of 14 (parental consent is needed if under the age of 18)
  
• Must be able to provide a form of identification
  

Benefits:

• The Access Pass is a FREE annual membership.
  
• Provides unlimited 60-minute trips for 365 days. (Docking a bike before the 60 minutes are up will reset the time)
  

Trips lasting longer than 60 minutes are billed at $0.25/minute.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Step 1: COMPLETE THIS FORM

Step 2: We will review your application (it takes us about 4-5 business days)

Step 3: We will email you a discount code if you are eligible for the pass

Step 4: Create a BCycle account and use the discount code we emailed you

Step 5: Use your phone number at a kiosk to check out a Bublr Bike while you wait for your key fob

When signing up online you will need a valid credit or debit card.

Don’t have a credit/debit card?
You CAN still sign up by calling Bublr Bikes at 414-931-1121 or email us at support@bublrbikes.org.

Feel free to CONTACT US.

Adaptive Bike Program

Providing adaptive equipment is a vital aspect of Bublr’s mission to create a sustainable and inclusive bike share system for all.

In 2018, the City of Milwaukee convened a workgroup to determine the most effective adaptive bike components to serve our community. Over eight meetings, the workgroup facilitated discussions and gathered input from numerous community members and advocacy organizations. The consensus was clear: accessible bikes should be seamlessly integrated into the system with minimal differences from standard bikes.

In 2019, Bublr launched its adaptive bike program with strong support from the City of Milwaukee, the City of Wauwatosa, the Ability Center, and the Anthem Foundation. The program introduced upright tricycles, hand-cycles, and side-by-side tricycles to the Bublr system. In 2022, grants from the Astor Street Foundation and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation enabled Bublr to expand and enhance its adaptive fleet.

The Bublr team remains committed to ensuring that adaptive bikes are readily available at Hart Park, Estabrook Park, and South Shore Park, ensuring accessibility across our network.

Want to know where adaptive bikes currently are? Want to have one locked down for you? You can call or text Bublr Bikes at 414-931-1121.

Environment

Transportation accounts for nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Addressing climate change requires tackling these emissions. A 2019 study by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy found that including robust bicycling options in sustainable transportation plans can cut emissions by an additional 11%. Bikeshares, like Bublr in Milwaukee, is crucial for achieving this reduction.

Since 2014, Bublr has cut over 817 tons of CO2 emissions and serves as a link to public transit systems like MCTS and The Hop. This connectivity multiplies its environmental impact. With 80% of Bublr stations near MCTS stops and 60% near streetcar stops, plus a station at Milwaukee's Intermodal station, Bublr facilitates seamless multimodal journeys. Introducing e-assist bikes enhances this synergy, expanding access to jobs without increasing commute times.

Bublr also reduces the barrier to cycling by offering affordable memberships. For less than $600, users get bikes that are reliable, weather-ready, and suitable for urban terrain—a much cheaper alternative to cars or purchasing a bike outright. Membership options, including free access for income-qualified riders and discounted rates for students, promote accessibility.

Moreover, Bublr drives investment in bicycle infrastructure, fostering safer and more appealing cycling environments. This encourages more people to cycle, especially those concerned about safety. As people gain confidence on Bublr bikes, they may transition to cycling in other settings or advocate for improved biking infrastructure.

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