29-05-2025
Grand Forks Grand Rides bike share open for 2025 season
May 28—GRAND FORKS — The Grand Rides bike share program is now open for the 2025 season, the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association announced Wednesday.
The program is run through the DDA, partnering with Altru Health System to provide a healthy alternative transportation option. Riders can sign up for a membership through the Movatic app to allow access to the 13 dock stations throughout Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
Last year, there were over 6,000 rides through the program.
"Grand Rides is more than just a bike program — it's about equipping our community with accessible, sustainable ways to get around," said Jill Proctor, CEO of the DDA, in the release announcing the 2025 season. "By breaking down access barriers and offering a free, easy-to-use bike share, we're reimagining how people travel within our city."
To use bike sharing, riders need to have an account through the Movatic app and provide basic information. During a ride, a $3 hold is applied and then refunded when the ride is completed.
This is the seventh year that Altru and the DDA have partnered to provide bike sharing options in Greater Grand Forks.
"This program has provided opportunities for thousands of people to incorporate wellness into their day and explore our wonderful community," Altru Director of Strategy and Communications Annie Bonzer said in a statement. "We are so proud to continue this partnership and support the growth of Grand Rides."
The program is also supported by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation, UND Student Government, Northland Community and Technical College, the city of Grand Forks, the city of East Grand Forks and AARP of North Dakota. More information about the program can be found on the DDA's website at
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