Bike Path
A second-chance workforce development program transforming lives and communities.
Bike New York’s Bike Path Program trains previously justice-involved individuals to become certified Bike Mechanics for Motivate, the operator of Citi Bike, the nation’s most extensive bike-share program, with 33,000 bikes and over 1,800 stations across metro NYC. Bike Path is a 3-week training program where mechanics are trained to repair regular bikes and Citi Bike’s electric and traditional bicycle fleets. In 2024 the program trained and saw 45 people be hired as Bike Mechanics at Motivate. The Bike Path Bike Mechanic Training & Employment Program has a 98% job placement rate.
Upon completing the program, all graduates are guaranteed a job interview with Motivate. After a successful interview, candidates are offered bike mechanic positions to maintain the Citi-Bike fleets across New York City. Over the last two years, 91 Bike Path graduates have been placed in jobs with Motivate. Motivate’s competitive benefits include a pay rate of $25.25 per hour and an opportunity to join the union after 90 days.
Bike Path is completely donor funded. Show your support and make a contribution today – 100% of your donation goes into workforce development training.
Bike Path in the News
May 31, 2023 –
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