Sustainable Transportation: Hayward Rides & E-Bikes

Hayward Rides

Program Overview

The City of Hayward is excited to launch Hayward Rides, a program designed to provide residents with access to free bicycles, helping to make cycling a more accessible, affordable, and sustainable transportation option. Hayward Rides is one of the largest municipal bike programs in the country. The program aims to support residents and youth, especially those in disadvantaged and low-income communities, by providing bicycles and essential safety equipment.

DeAnna Hilbrants

DeAnna Hilbrants brings deep experience in municipal finance and public service leadership. She most recently served as Assistant Director of Business Services for Silicon Valley Power in Santa Clara, overseeing financial and contracting functions for the city’s electric utility with operating and capital budgets exceeding $1 billion.

Ryan Hamre

Ryan Hamre began his duties as Hayward’s 12th Fire Chief on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. 

Prior to his appointment as Fire Chief, Ryan rose through the fire service ranks, beginning as a Firefighter before becoming an Apparatus Operator, Captain, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. He is a California State Fire Marshal-certified Chief Fire Officer and serves as Deputy Task Force Leader with FEMA Urban Search & Rescue California Task Force 4.

Light Up The Season

The event will feature a performance stage, featuring student groups of singers, dancers and more. Returning this year after its successful debut in 2024 is the holiday market, with dozens of vendors offering traditional cultural dishes, sweet treats and holiday crafts. Attendees can also visit Curbie, the Hayward Public Library bookmobile, and ride a Ferris wheel at the market. There will also be various holiday-themed photo opportunities available inside the rotunda and outside at the plaza.

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