As many of you know, we’re in official ramp-up mode for the launch of Metro Bike Share in downtown Los Angeles on July 7. Above are some stock photos for media, bloggers and social media users. Please feel free to use. Credit goes to “Metro.”

As for the bike share program:

•The home page is www.metro.net/bikeshare — which has all you need to know.

•Monthly and annual passes are available now. Buy one now to be the first one to ride on July 7!

•Walk-up rates at the kiosk begin August 1.

•A TAP card can be used as a ‘key’ to unlock a Metro Bike but you must register online with a credit card before you ride.

•Cash value on the TAP card cannot be used for Metro Bike Share. We are working on full integration with TAP for the future.

•Interested in getting around big cities on bikes? Follow the Summer By Rail blog and Instagram feed for updates from Elena and her bike Stevie.