The Trustees of Reservations is allowing free admission to its Vineyard beaches for walkers and bicyclists this summer and plans to have free vehicle passes available at the Island libraries.

The Trustees announced the new options as a way to encourage greater access to its beaches, according to a statement from the nonprofit. 

“The Trustees is one of the largest managers of publicly accessible beaches on Martha’s Vineyard,” said Darci Schofield, the Trustees director for the Islands. “Our places are for everyone, forever. We are creating new and diverse opportunities to visit our beaches.”

Vehicle passes for Long Point and Wasque are increasing from $20 a carload to $25 for non-members, and visitors with a family membership will pay $15. 

Oversand vehicle permits go on sale starting May 1. The prices have also gone up slightly to reflect the cost of doing business, the Trustees said. Permits for Cape Pogue and Wasque will cost $250.

Starting this year, the permits will include free parking at Wasque.

The Trustees also announced that it is working to make beaches more accessible to people of all abilities. An accessible kayak and transfer benches are being installed at Long Point in West Tisbury, along with a floating beach wheelchair and mobi-mat at Wasque.