NEWSCincinnati bike sharing program opensRed Bike, Cincinnati's first bike sharing program, officially opened on Monday.The Enquirer/Liz DufourPeter Moorhouse, a part-time Red Bike worker, gets the bikes ready for Monday's grand opening at The Banks.The Enquirer/Liz DufourFrank Henson, volunteer president of Queen City Bikes, kicked off the press conference at The Banks by riding one of the bikes. Henson said, "Cincinnati changed today - for the better."The Enquirer/Liz DufourFrank Henson (left), volunteer president of Queen City Bikes, kicked off the press conference by riding one of the bikes.The Enquirer/Liz DufourMayor John Cranley cut the ribbon at The Banks location. In a speech, where many people were thanked, Cranley said, "It's healthy and green and adds to the urban vitality of our city."The Enquirer/Liz DufourMonday, Sept. 15, 2014 Red Bike, Cincinnati's first bike sharing program is officially open. Mayor John Cranley cut the ribbon at The Banks location. In a speech, where many people were thanked, Cranley said, "It's healthy and green and adds to the urban vitality of our city." The city put up $1.1 million in funding for the program. UC Health is the first corporate sponsor. There are 35 stations in both downtown and uptown, with 260 bikes in the fleet. Cost of the rental is $8.00 for a 24-hour period or $80.00 for a yearly membership. Since the program is all about sharing, you are only allowed to keep the bikes for an hour at a time.The Enquirer/Liz DufourDr. Richard Lofgren, CEO of UC Health, spoke during the grand opening of Red Bike, Cincinnati's first bike sharing program. UC Health is the first corporate sponsor for Red Bike. He said he's not an avid bicyclist, but noted he could almost rent a bike by his home and ride it to his office.The Enquirer/Liz DufourMayor John Cranley (left) and Dr. Richard Lofgren, CEO of UC Health, were all smiles following the grand opening of Red Bike, Cincinnati's first bike sharing program.The Enquirer/Liz DufourCost of the rental is $8.00 for a 24-hour period or $80.00 for a yearly membership.The Enquirer/Liz DufourSince the program is all about sharing, you are only allowed to keep the bikes for an hour at a time.The Enquirer/Liz DufourA list of warnings and safety guidelines on one of the bikes.The Enquirer/Liz DufourRed Bike, Cincinnati's first bike sharing program, is officially open.The Enquirer/Liz DufourThe city put up $1.1 million in funding for the program.The Enquirer/Liz DufourSince the program is all about sharing, you are only allowed to keep the bikes for an hour at a time.The Enquirer/Liz Dufour