Do you know an adult or teenager who would benefit from the mobility, efficiency, and economy of a bicycle for transportation? (download our poster to share in English or Spanish)

Adults can build their own bicycle and receive training and support at no cost. This program aims to empower adults to have safe and smooth operating bikes and the traffic skills to be confident and comfortable riding them.

Contact CAT by email (cat@lvcat.org) or by phone (610-954-5744) to set up an interview.
Download the Adult Bike Commuter Program Application
Applications now being accepted…

What you’ll receive:

• A bike that you build yourself with CAT’s expert mechanics’ help
• Helmet, head & taillights, and lock
• Training on traffic skills and maintenance
• Help planning your bike routes
• Learn how to use LANTA Bus’ on-board bike racks!
• Bicycle commuter support for 12 months

*Requirements

• Household annual income below $43,800 for one-person, $50,050 for two-person (contact CAT for other household sizes) (income verification form must be completed at interview.
• Candidates must volunteer a minimum of 5 hours with CAT before receiving their bikes
• Candidates must be able to get to CAT via LANta Bus or other means for approximately five visits (CAT is along LANta’s 100, 101, 102, 107 and 220 routes)

This program is partly made possible through a Community Development Block Grant with the County of Lehigh.

Open to Lehigh County residents who live outside of Allentown or Bethlehem cities. Residents of the following municipalities are eligible:

• Alburtis
• Catasauqua
• Coopersburg
• Coplay
• Emmaus
• Fountain Hill
• Macungie
• Slatington
• Hanover Township
• Heidelberg Township
• Lower Macungie Township
• Lower Milford Township
• Lowhill Township
• Lynn Township
• North Whitehall Township
• Salisbury Township
• South Whitehall Township
• Upper Macungie Township
• Upper Milford Township
• Upper Saucon Township
• Washington Township
• Weisenberg Township
• Whitehall Township