Langford residents can now cycle city bike lanes and trails for free, thanks to a bike borrowing program run out of City Centre Park.

Residents can check out one of 10 cruising or mountain bikes for free up to three hours, and then pay $3 per hour after that. Non residents will pay $3 per hour.

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The free bike program ties into LangfordB次元官网网址檚 multi-year project to build more bike lanes and separated bike paths to connect the city core with outlying neighourhoods.

The free bike program is run out of Eagle Ridge arena and started recently, coinciding with the official opening of the Sportsplex and the completion of City Centre Park.

Langford residents will need to show proof of residence in Langford, such as a driverB次元官网网址檚 licence or a utility bill. Anyone borrowing a bike will also need to leave a credit card to ensure the bike returns.

The city has installed a number of digital signboards which highlight bike lanes and paths around the city.

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