Bike Share Pittsburgh, Inc

POGOH is operated by Bike Share Pittsburgh Inc, a small 501(c)3 non-profit with big impact. 

Mission & Values

The mission of Bike Share Pittsburgh Inc (dba POGOH) is to provide Pittsburgh with a joyful, sustainable, and affordable mobility service for all residents and visitors.

A Brief History

Bike Share Pittsburgh, Inc. (dba POGOH) is a charitable organization founded in December 2012. The organization was created due to mounting interest in implementing a municipal bike share system in Pittsburgh from a collection of local leaders: planners at the City of Pittsburgh, business leaders at Walnut Capital, and bicycle/pedestrian advocates at Bike Pittsburgh.
 
Bike Share Pittsburgh launched the Healthy Ride system on May 31, 2015 with a network of 50 stations and 500 bicycles. Pittsburgh residents embraced bikeshare and found ways to make short bicycle trips a part of their everyday routines. The first Healthy Ride expansion rolled out in summer 2018 with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Multimodal Transportation Fund. By 2022, Healthy Ride maintained 106 bikeshare stations throughout the city. 
 
In 2022, Bike Share Pittsburgh underwent a complete system replacement and rebrand under a new system name: POGOH. Bike Share Pittsburgh selected Lyft Urban Solutions to provide all of the new hardware and software for POGOH. The equipment replacement effort came from a mounting interest in shared electric-assist bicycles. Funding for the system overhaul came from local, federal, and state grants. POGOH launched on May 6, 2022 with 38 stations and 380 bicycles, including traditional pedal bikes and e-assist bikes. The new system was designed holding Equity as the core value. POGOH grew to 60 stations in 2023, and will continue to expand and add more people to the POGOH network.

Availability & Connectivity

Bike Share Pittsburgh is dedicated to creating and expanding  connections  throughout Pittsburgh using an intuitive bikeshare system. We also encourage and support bike and pedestrian infrastructure initiatives that increase public connectivity throughout Pittsburgh.

Community Engagement

As a proud member of the Pittsburgh community, Bike Share Pittsburgh is devoted to playing an active, thoughtful role as a community partner and public resource. We hope to engage the city’s residents, visitors, and students in open dialogue about bikeshare and how we as an organization can grow to meet the needs of those we serve. Bike Share Pittsburgh is further committed to supporting city infrastructure and initiatives that make biking and walking an enjoyable means of mobility in our city.

Equity & Inclusivity

Bike Share Pittsburgh is dedicated to creating and expanding  connections  throughout Pittsburgh using an intuitive bikeshare system. We also encourage and support bike and pedestrian infrastructure initiatives that increase public connectivity throughout Pittsburgh.

Remarkable Customer Experience

With a commitment to industry-leading customer experience, Bike Share Pittsburgh is obsessive about providing a high-quality bikeshare service that is reliable, safe, enjoyable, and easy-to-use. We strive to make our customers confident in our service, secure in sharing their information, and elated in their experience.

Sustainability & Community Health

Bikeshare helps to address urban challenges by reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions, improving air quality, reducing vehicular collisions, improving public health and fitness, and reducing the overall cost of street maintenance. Bike Share Pittsburgh  is a valuable component of making Pittsburgh a more livable, diverse, and healthy city.

POGOH For All

The mission of POGOH is to provide everyone in Pittsburgh with access to the most joyful, sustainable, and affordable mobility service. To accomplish this goal, POGOH has the following programs to ensure affordability, accessibility, and inclusion: 

Mobility Justice Membership

Unlimited 30 minute rides for only $10 / year.

Available to Allegheny County residents who receive government assistance, US Military Veterans, or Active Duty US Military Service Members.

Adaptive POGOH

A fleet of unique, adaptive bicycles and tricycles available for rent along the Eliza Furnace Trails. Seasonal program is available by reservation or drop-in. 

Community Ambassador Program

The Community Ambassador Program is grounded in equity and focuses on connecting Pittsburgh’s marginalized communities, BIPOC, and mobility deficient neighborhoods to the bikeshare program. In 2026, the Community Ambassador Program will be hosted in the Homewood community of Pittsburgh and feature free, monthly Learn to Ride classes, and Community Slow Rolls.  

Pittsburgh Bike People

In partnership with BikePGH, the Pittsburgh Bike People are a seasonal team of community outreach representatives who serve as a bridge between both organizations and Pittsburgh’s many neighborhoods. The Bike People serve as the first point of contact for community members at in-person outreach events, with a primary goal of providing local resources to neighbors regardless of their current relationship with bicycling, increasing awareness and access to transportation options, and breaking down barriers to bicycling.

Title Sponsors: Highmark & Allegheny Health Network

Highmark Inc., which does business as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in western and northeastern Pennsylvania, is part of the Highmark Health enterprise, a diversified health and wellness system headquartered in Pittsburgh. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates collectively comprise the fourth-largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliated organization and operate health plans in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware.

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the Western Pennsylvania region. The Network is comprised of eight hospitals, including its flagship academic medical center Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Canonsburg Hospital, Forbes Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Saint Vincent Hospital, Westfield Memorial Hospital and West Penn Hospital;  a research institute; Health + Wellness Pavilions; an employed physician organization, home- and community-based health services and a group purchasing organization. The Network employs approximately 17,000 people and has more than 2,800 physicians on its medical staff. The Network also serves as a clinical campus for Temple University School of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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