Key locations include Piazza Navona, the Pantheon area, Campo de' Fiori, Trastevere's Piazza San Cosimato, Villa Borghese's Pinciano entrance, and areas around Termini Station. Each station will feature 8-12 docking points for both traditional pedal bikes and electric-assist e-bikes, with the latter being particularly useful for navigating Rome's famous hills. Rome's relationship with cycling has historically been complicated. The city's cobblestone streets, aggressive drivers, and steep hills have traditionally made biking challenging. However, recent years have seen significant investment in cycling infrastructure, including new bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and expanded bike-sharing services. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated these efforts as people sought alternatives to crowded public transit. The expanded bike-sharing program operates through a smartphone app that allows users to locate available bikes, unlock them with a QR code, and pay per-minute rates (€0.25 per minute for traditional bikes, €0.35 for e-bikes) or purchase daily and weekly passes. First-time users receive 30 minutes free, making it easy to try the service. The app shows real-time availability at each station, helping users plan routes and ensure docking availability at their destination. For tourists, bike-sharing offers an efficient and enjoyable way to cover more ground than walking while maintaining the flexibility and authentic experience that car tours lack. The historic center's relatively compact geography makes cycling practical for visiting multiple sites in a single day. Routes from the Colosseum through the Forum to Piazza Venezia, or from the Spanish Steps through Villa Borghese to the Borghese Gallery, become much more manageable by bike. Safety remains a priority, with the city installing additional bike lanes and implementing stricter enforcement of traffic regulations protecting cyclists. Users are strongly encouraged to wear helmets (available for purchase at major stations) and follow traffic laws. The bikes themselves feature lights, bells, and baskets, with e-bikes including an easy-to-use electric assist that makes hill climbing significantly easier. Environmental benefits are substantial. City officials estimate that widespread bike-sharing adoption could reduce inner-city car trips by up to 15%, significantly decreasing both traffic congestion and air pollution—a major concern in Rome's historic center where vehicular emissions threaten ancient monuments. The initiative also promotes healthier lifestyles and creates more pleasant urban spaces by reducing traffic noise. The station installation will be completed in phases throughout spring and early summer, with all 25 new stations operational by June 1st, just in time for peak tourist season. The Rome municipality has also announced plans to expand the bike-sharing network to outer neighborhoods and add another 300 bikes by the end of 2025. Local cycling advocacy groups have praised the expansion while urging continued investment in protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures. With these additions, Rome joins other major European capitals in making cycling a viable and attractive option for urban transportation, helping to preserve the historic center while making it more accessible and sustainable for future generations.