Mercer County Launches New Bike-Sharing Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Mercer County and the Mercer County Park Commission have partnered with Verve to launch a bike-share program.

The bikes will be available to the public in the County Park System. Bikes will be located in three county parks - Red Barn in Mercer Meadows, Lawrenceville; Mercer County Park, West Windsor and Rosedale Park, Pennington.

Ten bikes will be available at each location, and residents can rent by downloading the Verve S app. Users pay $1 for activation of the bike and 18 cents per minute. Riders must be 18 years or older to rent a bike. All bikes must be returned to one of the three County park locations.

The bike-share program opens access throughout the park system and the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT). Park users, families and residents will get an opportunity to explore more in Mercer County.

To celebrate the program, the Park Commission’s Environmental Education Department will be offering Bike Nature Tours from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, July 7 and 21.

“With our experienced educators and Naturalists, Bike Nature Tours will be a great introduction to our trails and natural areas throughout Mercer Meadows and the LHT,” Aaron T. Watson, Park Commission Executive Director said in a statement.

“We are excited to welcome Verve to the park system and encourage new and returning park users to take advantage of this amenity.”

This guided tour is open to 10 people and costs $10 for in-county residents and $15 for out-of-county residents. Participants can also bring their own bikes. Ages 12-17 will need to bring their own helmets and bikes. To register for this program, click here.

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