Town Center Community Expands Bikeshare Program with New E-Bikes, Kennesaw State University Integration

Enhanced fleet and system updates celebrate 10 years and over 100,000 rides

TOWN CENTER, GA (June 9, 2025) – In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, the Town Center Community is enhancing its popular bikeshare program with new e-bikes, an upgraded pedal-bike fleet and a system integration with Kennesaw State University (KSU). These updates aim to increase connectivity, improve rider experience and support active transportation throughout the district.

In July, 10 pedal-assist e-bikes, powered by Georgia Power, will be added to the existing fleet while the original 35 pedal bikes will be upgraded with a new design. The update builds on a decade of steady growth for the program, which recently celebrated 100,000 total rides since its launch in 2015.

To further improve regional mobility, the Town Center bikeshare system will soon integrate with KSU’s bikeshare program. Once connected, KSU students will be able to rent and return bikes interchangeably between KSU Marietta Campus, Town Center, and new soon-to-open stations on the Kennesaw Campus. Non-KSU users will continue to rent and return bikes at designated Town Center locations only.

“During the 10-year anniversary of our bikeshare program, we’re proud to make it even easier for residents, visitors and students to move around our community,” said Tracy Styf, executive director of Town Center Community. “This expansion is about increasing access, supporting sustainability and enhancing everyday connections within our district.”

Currently, the Town Center bikeshare program operates 24/7 with 45 bikes across six strategically located stations. The addition of e-bikes and upgraded pedal bikes responds to growing demand for efficient, eco-friendly transportation options.

Pricing Structure:

Pedal Bikes: Free for the first hour; $3 per hour thereafter

E-Bikes: $1 unlock fee; first hour free; $2 per 30 minutes after

Anniversary Events & Giveaways

To celebrate the program’s 10-year milestone, Town Center Community is hosting a series of events and sweepstakes open to all riders:

• Caffeine & Octane Sunscreen Pop-Up – August 3 at Town Center at Cobb

  
  

• Free Yoga at Aviation Park – June 7, 14, 21, 28 & July 12, 19 (Registration required)

• KSU Homecoming Game Activation – September 27 at Fifth Third Stadium

  
  

• Fall Bikeshare Pop-Up – October 11 at Bells Ferry Trailhead on Noonday Creek Trail

Each ride taken from a Town Center Community bikeshare station between now and October 11 automatically enters riders into a sweepstakes to win a RadKick™ 7-Speed Electric Lightweight E-Bike, courtesy of Rad Power Bikes (valued at $1,564). Additionally, all bike owners can enter online at towncentercid.com for a chance to win a bike maintenance package from Conte’s Bike Shop (valued at $225).

Learn more about the bikeshare program, sweepstakes rules, event updates and trail safety tips at: www.towncentercid.com/bikeshare-program