World Car Free Day 2019 is on Sunday, September 22 and we want YOU to ditch your vehicles. According to The Washington Post, the event “promotes improvement of mass transit, cycling and walking, and the development of communities where jobs are closer to home and where shopping is within walking distance”.
(Source: World Car Free Day)
We’re celebrating more sustainable, active modes of transportation with a FREE RIDE DAY, offering $0 Day Passes on September 22nd. Grab a friend, grab a pass and navigate Tucson on two wheels with an unlimited 30-minute station to station trips while your Daily Pass is active.
Snap a pic and show us how you’re riding #CarFreeDay on a #Tugo!
1) On September 22nd, go to one of our stations or download the CycleFinder app.
2) Tap “Buy a Pass” on a kiosk touch screen or app, select “$0 One-Day Pass” and follow the on screen instructions.
3) Get riding by entering your 5-digit ride code on any dock with an available bike
4) Enjoy unlimited 30-minute, station-to-station trips while your pass is active. For every trip exceeding 30 minutes, overage fees will accumulate at a rate of $4 per additional 30 minutes of trip time.
5) Return your bike to any station to end your trip. To ride again, select “I Have a Pass” at a kiosk and insert your credit card, or use the CycleFinder app. Take as many free 30-minute trips as you like while your pass is still active.
Phone: 1-877-ONETUGO (663-8846)
Email: customerservice@tugobikeshare.com
All new stations are added in real time to our System Map, as well as CycleFinder.
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation, in partnership with Shift Transit, the Tugo Bike Share operating company, announce the commitment to expand Tucson’s bikeshare system.
With the support of a grant from the Federal Highway Administration, the 2019 expansion will add four new stations and 51 docking points. These additions will extend the Tugo program service area, making bikeshare more accessible to more people, and spanning new neighborhoods. The new stations will be installed and available for public use on September, 2019. A map of the new station locations is attached. Stations will be installed at: Presidio Park, Catalina Park, Lost Barrio and at Reid Park.
There are a variety of Tugo pass options available to suit the needs of Tucsonans and visitors and Tugo has sold over 3,300 passes in the last 12 months. In addition to the Daily, Monthly, Annual and Tugo-For-All Passes, Tugo recently introduced two new pass types to provide more flexibility for customers. The $4.00 Single Trip pass lowers the cost to give Tugo a try, while the $15.00 Explorer Pass offers riders an extended trip time to support longer rides. We are especially excited to see steady growth in the utilization of the Tugo-For-All Pass which offers unlimited rides for only $5/year to low-income individuals receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or SunTran Economy Fares. Tugo-For-All memberships account for 22% of all Annual passes sold this year.
Bike sharing is changing the way people move around cities and Tucson is no exception. Over 12,000 trips have been taken on Tugo bikes so far this year accounting for approximately 2,300 pounds of CO2 emissions saved and over 24,500 miles travelled by bicycle. More information on Tugo Bike Share is available at: https://tugobikeshare.com/ Details on pass options https://tugobikeshare.com/pricing/.
Deployed in November 2017, this 15 dock station has over 1,200 rides! Campbell Grant is a popular residential community, bordered by some of Tucson’s best restaurants, eclectic gift shops, parks and independent cafés. A perfect balance of trendy hot spots and quiet home-lined streets, Campbell Grant attracts students, locals and visitors alike. Hop on a Tugo and ride up Campbell Street’s dedicated bike lane to check these Tucson must-do’s off your bucket list:
Plan your route to explore this incredible neighborhood with our System Map or the app.
Stay tuned for next month’s Station Spotlight. Who knows, we could feature your neighborhood next!
– Your friends at Tugo
With move-in commencing on August 22nd, we couldn’t be happier to welcome students back to the streets of Tucson. Celebrate back-to-school with Tugo! Tugo is an affordable, flexible and FUN way to navigate the city – and is 50% off for Wildcats! Purchase an annual membership with your barsar account for ONLY $40 (less than 11 cents a day) to enjoy unlimited 30-minute, station-to-station trips all year long.
Why do Wildcats choose Tugo?
Whether it’s your first year at UA or your last, there are a number of hidden Tucson gems just waiting to be discovered. Buy your membership, get your pals and spend the school year checking these must-visit locations off your Tucson bucket list.
Looking to experience Tucson’s natural beauty? Pedal to Tumamoc station, west of “A” Mountain and downtown Tucson. Tumamoc Hill is one of Tucson’s most popular hiking destinations, boasting scenic views of the city. Don’t forget your camera and plenty of water!
The Mercardo District is known for its charming market with eateries & shops. Ride to Mercardo North Station for a delicious brunch at Seis, delicious Coffee at Presta and incredible donuts at Hermosa. After, bike on over to Mercardo South Station for an evening of fun! We suggest dinner and drinks at Beaut Burger or Westbound. Don’t forget to pick-up some Tucson and Tugo swag at WIL WIL!
Bike to Tucson Convention Center to catch a Roadrunners hockey game! The Tucson Roadrunners are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League that began play for the 2016–17 season. Don’t miss their home opener on October 18th.
Interested in a night on the town? This station is for you! Hop on a Tugo and ride to Congress @ 5th to enjoy concerts at Rialto Theatre, Dancing at Hotel Congress and rooftop yoga at the Playground on Tuesdays at 7pm!
If you are a coffee aficionado, this station is a must visit. Take a morning ride to 6th @ 7th and get a cup of joe from Exo Roast!
Explore Historic 4th Avenue on a Tugo! Enjoy the shop-lined streets, relax on a patio or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants.
Bike to Uni @ 3rd to discover a Tucson favorite, Time Market! Treat yourself to pizza, specialty groceries, organic produce, coffee, local goods and more!
Visit our most popular station, Main Gate! Whether you are spending a day shopping or exploring the city’s nightlife, this bustling neighborhood is a must-visit hot spot.
Show your school spirit with Tugo! Bike to 2n2d Street Garage + McKale Center Station to shop at UA Mall or catch a game!
Visit the UA Rec and Wellness Center on a Tugo! With a station located conveniently at the entrance, your next workout, swim session or yoga class is just a quick bike ride away.
Kick back and relax in one of Tucson’s lovely green spaces, Himmel Park! The 24.3 acres urban park’s facilities include the Himmel Park Branch Library, a grass amphitheater, two playgrounds, a swimming pool, eight lighted tennis courts, and a multipurpose grass playing field area large enough to accommodate four full-size soccer fields.
Ride to Tucson blvd @ 6th Station to eat, drink and get groceries at Rincon Market! Don’t worry, our bikes’ baskets are strong enough to transport your goodies home.
What are you waiting for? Purchase your Wildcat pass for 50% off – that’s an $80 value for $40 – today to get riding!
Plan your route with our system map or download the CycleFinder app to Tugo Tucson.
– Your friends at Tugo
Our Ronstadt Transit Center Station is in the heart of the Congress Street District!
Deployed in November, 2017, Ronstadt Transit Center Station has accumulated a whopping 1,900 rides! If you’ve spent anytime in Tucson, you’ve heard the name Ronstadt. Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer and 11 time Grammy winner, Linda Ronstadt, grew up in Old Pueblo and spent decades residing out of the spotlight at her 1929 Spanish style estate just north of Reid Park. So, you’d probably think the Ronstadt Transit Center, metro bus hub in downtown Tucson at North Sixth Avenue and East Congress Street opened in 1991, had to be named after her. Well, turns out, Ronstadt’s family roots date back to the 1840s, when her great-grandfather Friedrich immigrated from Germany to, what was, Sonora, Mexico. It was he who started a long line of Ronstadt family members involved in local commerce and the fabric of the city, making the Ronstadt name a staple of Tucson!
Plan your route to explore this incredible neighborhood with our System Map or the app.
Stay tuned for next month’s Station Spotlight. Who knows, we could feature your neighborhood next!
– Your friends at Tugo
Himmel Park Station can be found in one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods, Sam Hughes.
Deployed in November 2017, this SMART station has already accumulated over 3,000 rides! What’s a SMART station you ask? SMART Stations are bike stations without the kiosk – meaning all transactions have to take place through our app CycleFinder! Named after one of Tucson’s founding fathers, this community holds great significance to the city as a National Historic District. Once one of Tucson’s very first subdivision, Sam Hughes is now quiet leafy streets lined with mid-century modern homes and a buzzing student scene. Whether you are a history buff, architecture admirer or foodie, Sam Hughes is one neighborhood you need to explore.
There’s plenty to do near Himmel Park Station, including shopping at the Rincon Market, eating at PJ Subs, enjoying the patio at Bob Dobb’s or getting beautified at R Salon Day Spa! You can also check out Tumerico Vegetarian Restaurant or Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas if you want to try something new! Get a haircut at Studio B Designs or Gentleman’s Choice Barber Shop.
Plan your route to explore this incredible neighborhood with our System Map or the app.
Stay tuned for next month’s Station Spotlight. Who knows, we could feature your neighborhood next!
– Your friends at Tugo
Commencing service November of 2017, the North Mercado 15-dock station has accumulated 2,051 trips in just over a year! This station provides ease of access for new or casual Tugo riders to try a single trip pass with a swipe of a credit card, by utilizing the CycleFinder app or with a member key for our Annual Members.
This destination is perfect for folks looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It also offers a first mile/last mile option for commuters taking Suntran from across town. All surrounded by the quaint open lifestyle center of San Agustin and the MSA Annex just a short walk away.
Looking to experience award winning regional Mexican cuisine? Try Seís Kitchen. This location offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options and although the line maybe long it is worth the wait. Be sure to try the Nacho Grande and have a friend to share it with. You may even see the Tugo Team indulging from time to time!
Mexican cuisine is about more than just tacos and burritos – discover the sweet side of south of the border at La Estrella. You won’t find a better pan luce anywhere else in town. This is by far a Tucson staple, are we right?!
If you are feeling a little overwhelmed with all the delicious eats you can always pop into a fitness class at The Get Up. This co-operative fitness studio offers a safe, beautiful and welcoming space for Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Martial Arts, Self Defense and other fitness related group and individual classes. A wonderful compliment to a nice Tugo bike ride.
Whether you are a local looking to enjoy some sunshine and downtime or a guest visiting our fine city ,the North Mercado station will satisfy your soul, body, mind and appetite. Grab a friend, grab a pass and GET RIDING!
Love is in the air and the festivities are upon us as Arizona celebrates its 107th birthday on Valentine’s Day. Tugo and Why I Love Where I Live (WILWIL) have partnered to create the Love Tucson Bike Program commencing February 14th through March 30th and we couldn’t be more excited!
The program will kick off with the Community Bike Ride on February 14th. Friends and Valentines will meet at the Tugo 6th @7th station near Exo as Living Streets Alliance will guide riders past the WIL WIL mural on 6th Ave, through downtown to finish at the MSA Annex.
Annex vendors Beaut Burger and Westbound will be offering special discounts to participants throughout the evening and a birthday celebration cake will be provided by Why I Love Where I Live along with a shop discount for the evening. In addition to all this, Why I Love Where I Live and Tugo will unveil the new “Love Tucson” Unicorn Bike that will be hitting the streets of Tucson all month long.
Looking to ride in style? Why I Love Where I Live has designed an exclusive Explore your City t-shirt. Tugo will be offering riders the Explorer Pack for $15, which gets you the exclusive and beautiful Explore Your City t-shirt as well as the Tugo Explorer pass, allowing you to ride around Tucson for 3-hour periods at a time. Grab a friend and join the pack! Purchase your pass here.
The Explorer Pack is designed to give you ample time to explore Tucson and try out the Why I Love Where I Live Ride and Seek Challenge. The Ride & Seek Scavenger Hunt photo challenge will bring you through the five districts of Tucson where you can, not only win prize packs from Tugo and WIL WIL, but get to fall in love again, or for the first time, with all the beautiful things Tucson has to offer.
Check out the Ride & Seek Scavenger Hunt details here.
The Tugo and Why I Love Where I Live partnership is a match made in heaven. We hope you enjoy all it has to offer and don’t forget to tag us in all your adventures this month! @whyilovewhereilive @tugobikeshare.
Ride On, Tucson!
-Your Friends at Tugo Bike Share
Deployed on February 8, 2018, this SMART station has accumulated over 550 rides in just over a year! What’s a SMART station? Smart Stations are bike stations without the kiosk. The hardware and solar panel are all housed within the map frame at the end of the station. With no credit card reader, all transactions take place through our CycleFinder app or with a member key.
A popular destination for shoppers, simply dock and enjoy 13 locally owned small businesses. The shops and eateries at the MSA Annex are housed beautifully inside modified shipping containers. The containers, designed by Tucson Architect Paul Weiner, are architecturally compelling and modern in Nature. Plus you only steps away from the San Agustin Mercado, a quick Tugo ride to the 5th and Congress station in the heart of downtown or 4th and 9th Tugo station where you can explore what 4th Avenue has to offer.
Looking to try some plant based food you will dig? Stop by Beaut Burger and grab bean based burger with veggies, walnuts, grains and spices. Better yet, members enjoy 10% off total purchases with Tugo Member Perks!
After dining, pick up a pieces of iconic Tucson swag from Why I Love Where I Live. They have the best t-shirt and sticker designs that represent Tucson perfectly. With a 10% discount for Tugo members, it’s certainly one deal you don’t want to miss!
Before you head back out on your Tugo, don’t forget to stop by Hermosa to get a late day buzz. With over 9 types of coffee beans, Hermosa is a coffee lovers heaven.
Whether planning a quick lunch break or an afternoon excursion, South Mercado station should be on your Tucson bucket list. Grab a friend, grab a pass and GET RIDING!
What made last year so fantastic? From Free Ride Days to celebrating our One Year Anniversary, there’s a lot for Tugo members & users to celebrate as we reflect back on 2018 and ride forward into 2019.
The end of 2018 marked 13 months of operation for Tugo Bike Share in Tucson. Thousands of Tucsonians and visitors have embraced the program with the purchase of annual memberships and casual riding passes, resulting in over 30,ooo trips. Can we beat this ridership in 2019? Be a part of the movement!
We gave back to our riders this year with Free Ride Days! Offering users free rides on specified dates, we invited Tucson to try the system free of charge.
In September, riders enjoyed Free Ride Week to celebrate the coming of fall and an influx of students returning to the city. Hundreds of people took to the streets to ride. Further, encouraging Tucsonians to get to the polls, we also hosted a Free Ride Day to help people get to the polls to vote in November. Whether commuting to work, running errands or exploring Tucson, Tugo’s Free Ride Days gave our city the opportunity to do so from a bike seat.
Tugo was the new kid on the block and we wanted to fit in and find a way to give back. We partnered with local organization Ben’s Bells to create the the first Be Kind Unicorn Bike in an effort to raise money for Ben’s Bells community work. The Be Kind Bike was the first Unicorn Bike for Tugo and we looked forward to many more Unicorn Bike programs to hit the streets!
In 2018, we launched our Member Perks program in an effort to continue to grow the community around Tugo Bike Share. The program extends discounts to members for goods and services around Tucson, as well as allows Tugo to further integrate into the community by partnering with local businesses. Member Perks program will continue to flourish as we add on new partners every month. If you don’t have a membership already, grab one and ride through Tucson, while connecting with local gems listed on our site!
November 2017 brought the excitement and change in the way Tucsonians move with the launch of Tugo Bike Share. One year later, in November 2018, Tucson celebrated Tugo’s first birthday with a celebration event that brought together key program partners, founding sponsors as well as enthusiastic riders and all around supporters.
The ride continued with Team Tugo. A dedicated group of riders came together and took on the 25 mile leg of the tour on Tugo bikes. Keep calm and ride on, Tucson!
“Most days, I find myself at the University of Arizona: near University Blvd, at the Main Library, and around the Health Sciences area. Luckily, there’s a TuGo station near each of those areas! During the week, it’s not rare for me to check out a TuGo bike twice in one day (even three or four times, depending on my schedule).
-Your Friends at Tugo Bike Share