The Indego bike station at 44th and Walnut.

Indego, Philly’s bike share program, has announced that it will expand in West Philadelphia and parts of South Philadelphia next year. Indego is planning to install approximately 30 new stations in the city next year, including in the new service area in West Philly, which includes the neighborhoods of Garden Court, Walnut Hill, Cedar Park, and Mill Creek (see map below).

Indego also plans to add more stations to the already existing service area and will introduce 300 electric bikes to its fleet in 2021. 

This plan is part of Indego’s five-year expansion plan, which commits to increasing the fleet of bicycles to 3,500 bikes (half of which would be Indego’s electric bike) and doubling the size of the system to 350 stations. The plan focuses on expanding the service in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color.

Currently, Indego is gathering information from community members on where they want to see new stations. To submit your suggestions for a new station, click here.

Indego is also seeking Expansion Liaisons who will serve as advisers to help engage communities in West Philadelphia. Applicants should have strong ties to areas for the 2021 program expansion: Walnut Hill, Garden Court, Cedar Park, and Mill Creek. If you’re interested in this position, please go here to learn more and apply. Application deadline is Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.