Citi Bike Marks 100M Rides, 1K Stations Installed In NYC

NEW YORK CITY — An anonymous bicyclist's ride last week marked Citi Bike's 100 millionth trip, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

"This is a fantastic development," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

De Blasio on Monday not only announced the 100 millionth milestone but also that Citi Bike will install its 1,000th station.

He said Citi Bike will continue its expansion into the Bronx and parts of Upper Manhattan this year.

"This has been proven to be a really good thing in the midst of this pandemic, it's been a great option for a lot of New Yorkers who wanted a different way to get around," he said.

Citi Bike launched in May 2013 and has become the nation's largest bike share system. About 90,000 riders in peak season pedal the blue bikes across New York City, according to a release.

Its riders include Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, who issued a statement praising Lyft, which operates the system.

"They have worked hard and creatively to make Citi Bike an even more vital transit option during the COVID-19 crisis — with its Critical Worker Program and continued expansion this year into upper Manhattan and the Bronx," she said.

The 1,000th station will be installed in August at East 160th Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx, a release states.