Ebikes To Dot San Jose Landscape

SAN JOSE, CA -- Motor-powered Ford GoBikes have come to San Jose Friday after the company completed a pilot testing program in San Francisco earlier this year.

Over 120 new "pedal-assist" bikes will have a maximum speed of 18 mph and will be added to the company's existing fleet of Ford GoBikes, which can be found in various locations around the city. The bikes also feature a digital panel that tracks speed and battery life.

"Ask anyone who has had the opportunity to ride an ebike, and they'll tell you how exciting and transformative the ride can be," Emily Stapleton of Ford GoBike said.

San Jose joined a network of bikes in San Francisco, Oakland and Emeryville when Ford GoBike first came to the city in 2017. Users can access the bikes with a Clipper card or a mobile application.

Memberships cost $15 a month and single rides are available for $2. Low-income residents who are 18 or older and qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass or PG&E CARE can access a $5 yearlong membership, with the following year costing $5 per month, according to Ford GoBike.

San Jose currently has 44 Ford GoBike stations throughout downtown, with 40 new stations passing through the community review process, according to the city.

--Bay City News/Image via Jenna Fisher, Patch