July 29, 2025
New Partnership Provides Equal Access to Bike-Share
ALBANY, NY (July 29, 2025) CDPHP and the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) are excited to announce the launch of a pilot program with Albany Housing Authority to provide equal access to CDPHP Cycle! The program will begin with one Albany Housing Authority development with the goal of expanding to more locations.
Residents of Capital Woods Homes on Lark Drive in the City of Albany will have access to CDPHP Cycle! memberships at a reduced cost. Residents can sign up for the exclusive membership by notifying the Albany Housing Authority Resource Center of their interest at (518)-380-5600 or resourcecenter@albanyhousing.org. They will be asked to show proof of residency.
A monthly membership will cost $4, which is reduced from the regular $15. Residents will also have access to 30 free minutes of e-bike riding per day and 60 minutes of free pedal bike riding. The CDPHP Cycle! team will be building a new bike rack at Capital Woods to provide ready access to residents.
“We’re excited to be able to provide an affordable, healthy mobility option to more of the community in the Capital Region,” said CDTA CEO Frank Annicaro. “When we ensure equal access to mobility options, it connects more people to opportunity. Thank you to CDPHP and the Albany Housing Authority for committing to this pilot program.”
“We are pleased to continue our commitment to the CDPHP Cycle! program in partnership with CDTA by expanding access to bike-share at a lower cost for Albany Housing Authority residents,” said CDPHP President and CEO, Brian O’Grady. “Biking has been proven to reduce cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol, and boost mental health; these are just some of the many reasons why CDPHP remains committed to this incredible community asset.”
“We’re looking forward to providing this transportation option to our residents. It demonstrates a collective commitment to sustainable, convenient access for everyone. Strategically placed near multiple Albany Housing Authority developments, the resources provided through the CDPHP Cycle! rack and exclusive Albany Housing Authority membership will provide an impactful opportunity for many. We want to thank the CDPHP Cycle! team and CDTA for their partnership in offering this benefit, which expands mobility options for residents,” said Albany Housing Authority Executive Director Chiquita D’Arbeau.
This season, riders have access to more than 600 bikes, including more than 400 e-bikes. Visit www.cdphpcycle.org for the latest bike locations, maps, pricing, and more. You can also download the CDPHP Cycle! app on the App Store or Google Play.
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About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 36 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About CDTA
CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing local, express, commuter and bus rapid transit services across its six-county service area. CDTA also operates the regional bike-share program, CDPHP Cycle! and carshare program, DRIVE. CDTA owns and operates the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station and the Saratoga Springs Train Station. CDTA was named the 2017 Best Mid-Sized Transportation System in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.