Mobility Management for North Central Kansas
In recognition of the 4th Annual Mobility Week, Kansas is highlighting diverse transportation options and encouraging accessible, sustainable mobility across the state.
Free Rides on KANcycle Bicycles
KANcycle, the regional bike-share program, is offering free rides throughout Mobility Week using the promo code “MobWeek24.” The code is available for all locations in the KANcycle service area, providing residents with an easy way to participate in the week’s events.
“We’re excited about partnering with transit agencies across the state for Mobility Week 2024,” said Michelle Coats, Director of Mobility Management for the region. “KANcycle is a great program for North Central and Southeastern Kansas, and we want more people to take advantage of using bicycles for mobility. Rides can be taken for any purpose, including shopping, errands, and even fun.”
How to Use KANcycle Bikes
Accessing KANcycle bikes is simple. Riders need to download the Movatic app, locate a rack with an available bike, enter the promo code on the payment screen, and start their ride. The ride ends when the bike is returned to a designated Movatic bike station, ready for the next user.
KANcycle Service Locations
KANcycle offers bicycle access in several Kansas communities, including Salina, Minneapolis, Concordia, Belleville, Mankato, Beloit, Lincoln, Ellsworth, Lindsborg, and Coffeyville. Managed by OCCK, Inc. with support from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, KANcycle promotes an eco-friendly, healthy way to navigate these communities.
Technology and Support by Movatic
Movatic oversees all technical aspects of the bike-share system, ensuring maintenance, fleet rebalancing, and seamless app access for users. Riders can download the Movatic app on both iPhone and Android devices, where each bike has a unique number that users enter to unlock and return it.
Community Health and Accessibility
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, the state’s largest health insurer, supports KANcycle, similar to its support for Wichita’s Bike Share ICT. The KANcycle initiative is designed to complement Kansas’s broader transportation system, promoting cycling as a viable option for replacing short car trips and supporting a range of transportation needs. This approach enhances health and environmental outcomes while making cycling a part of the state's transportation landscape.
About OCCK, Inc.
OCCK, Inc. provides a wide range of services to individuals with long and short-term disabilities in North Central Kansas. From independent living support to employment training, transportation services, and specialized therapies, OCCK assists individuals from birth through adulthood. Their commitment to public transportation is seen in services like CityGo, the fixed route service in Salina; the 81 Connection, a regional fixed route; KANcycle; regional paratransit; and non-emergency medical transportation options for Medicaid clients and Salina Regional Health Center.