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Bikeshare is an innovative transportation program. Roughly 250+ cities across the U.S. that have launched bikeshare systems since its introduction in 2010.
Bikeshare is a system of automated, self-service bicycle rentals. Bikeshare system typically offer membership-based and pay-per use bicycle rental options for short one-way or round-trip journeys. Residents, students, and visitors can access the bikeshare system 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. |
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cities across the U.S. that have launched bikeshare systems since its introduction in 2010.
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Bikeshare system typically offer membership-based and pay-per use bicycle rental options for short one-way or round-trip journeys.
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24-Hour access for
Residents, students, and visitors. |
Due to rapid technological improvements in the bikeshare industry, new possibilities are emerging with owning, operating, and funding a bikeshare system.
Technology Options :
Dock Based System: station-based system where bikes are checked in and out of docking points
Smart Bike System: check out and locking technology is on the bicycle with designated bicycle racks for locking
Dockless Bike System: check out with a mobile app using a QR code on the bicycle which unlocks a ring-lock located on the back wheel
Electric pedal assist bicycles and e-scooters are also emerging as options to compliment a bikeshare fleet.
Dock Based System: station-based system where bikes are checked in and out of docking points
Smart Bike System: check out and locking technology is on the bicycle with designated bicycle racks for locking
Dockless Bike System: check out with a mobile app using a QR code on the bicycle which unlocks a ring-lock located on the back wheel
Electric pedal assist bicycles and e-scooters are also emerging as options to compliment a bikeshare fleet.
Many bikeshare systems offer subscriptions or point-to-point payment options makes 30 minutes of use very inexpensive, encouraging their use as a mobility option. People seeking a bicycle for casual riding over several hours or days may be better served by bicycle rental than by bikeshare.
General Benefits of Bikeshare:
Bikeshare systems have become a significant addition to the active transportation options offered, it improves connectivity to different areas and amenities within a City, such as a University campus, restaurants, local retailers, and community events
o Greater mobility and connectivity to job centers, education, local events, restaurants, and local retailers
o First and last mile solution for transit riders
o First and last mile solution for parking issues
o Community health benefits
Bikeshare systems have become a significant addition to the active transportation options offered, it improves connectivity to different areas and amenities within a City, such as a University campus, restaurants, local retailers, and community events
- Current trends focusing on increasing livability and placemaking have moved communities to embrace innovative mobility approaches
- Below are just a few reasons city and private sector leaders are embracing bike share systems:
o Greater mobility and connectivity to job centers, education, local events, restaurants, and local retailers
o First and last mile solution for transit riders
o First and last mile solution for parking issues
o Community health benefits
Various Bikeshare Examples:
Blue Bikes New Orleans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn68-L-paGA
LimeBike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfykzGws_xs
Zyp Birmingham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZB2zql9RTg
Indego Bikeshare : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zURnAjb3hwA
Helpful Links:
North America Bikeshare Association
National Association of City Transportation Officials
The Bike-Sharing Blog
The Bike-Sharing World Map
Blue Bikes New Orleans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn68-L-paGA
LimeBike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfykzGws_xs
Zyp Birmingham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZB2zql9RTg
Indego Bikeshare : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zURnAjb3hwA
Helpful Links:
North America Bikeshare Association
National Association of City Transportation Officials
The Bike-Sharing Blog
The Bike-Sharing World Map