Wait till Jon Stewart gets a hold of this:
http://www.planetizen.com/node/63582?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
http://la.streetsblog.org/2013/06/06/does-l-a-s-deal-with-cbsdecaux-make-bike-nations-plans-d-o-a/
Category Archives: Bike Share
Bike-share scheme wheels into Wollongong Via Spinway/SandVault
The more locations for the stations the better the system will be for all, hitting maximum density is key with this type of system.
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1557634/bike-share-scheme-wheels-into-wollongong/?cs=300
Public Bike Share on The Daily Show
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-june-6-2013/full-pedal-racket—citi-bike
But seriously here is a poll 100 person poll by nymag.com:
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/06/citi-bike-poll-share-new-york.html
My prediction is that New York’s Bike Share program will expand to far more than 10,000 bikes in the next 5 years, as the number of members, (As of June 6th over 30,000) that have already signed up show huge support!
Public Bike Share is simply just a healthy option to driving your car for those short trips, of which 62% are less than 5 miles.
Deco Bike Share in Miami Beach – Second Best Bike Share System in the United States?
Here is a great article on why Capital Bike Share is the best in the United States:
But lets look at the facts and compare the two most popular bike share solutions in the United States:
In terms of size, ridership, and financial viability—is in Washington, D.C. How
did D.C. accomplish this unlikely task?
1. Funding (Financial Viability):
Miami Beach: Paid for by Deco Bike
Washington DC: Paid for by US tax payers
2. Rides in the first two years (Ridership):
Miami Beach: 2,153,350
Washington DC: 1,851,857
3. Members (both annual and walk up):
Miami Beach: 600,000+
Washington DC: 270,000
4. Size:
Miami Beach: 100 Stations
Washington DC: 189 Stations
After the second try at a bike share solution, Washington DC has done a great job building and implementing Capital Bike Share. Deco Bike in Miami – second best bike share system in the United States?
New York City with 10,000 bikes and a sponsor of 30+ million dollars will be taking the crown away from Washington.
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Public Bike Share – A Picture Says 1000 Words!
The State of Public Bike Share in North America
Just finished reading this article by Janet Larson:
http://sustainablog.org/2013/05/bike-sharing-programs-us/#comment-53275
I was blown away by the accuracy of her article and the current state of the fastest growing mode of public transportation – EVER!
There are a few notes that I would like to add:
1. The City of Toronto is complaining about the overhead and operational costs of their public bike share solution – this does not bode well for the “smart dock” technology despite the great membership program. Suggestions that the transit commission take over the operations may change the way public bike share is deployed in North America.
2. Phoenix will be moving forward with a “smart bike” technology with a twist – walk up users will also be able to use their credit card at a SandVault ”PayStation”.
3. The City of Austin and the City of Cincinnati, are both deciding on how to proceed with their Public Bike Share program.
4. Boise and Norfolk have gone through an RFI process and will be going to an RFP process.
5. Hamilton will be going to RFP process in the summer of 2013.
Exciting times are ahead for Public Bike Share! If you would like to add more to my rant – please send me an e-mail at dmoennick@gmail.com, of fill out the form below:
SandVault System Works After Flooding!
There is a reason why we run all wiring 3′ off the ground.
Not all cities have to deal with flooding, however this is something to consider for some locations.
There is a method to the design by the SandVault Group!
5000 Members in 30 Hours – System not Even Installed
5000 Members in 30 Hours – System not Even Installed – But
its Coming!!
Public Bike Share is very popular! NYC – Citi Bike hits 5000 founding members in 30 hours – the system scheduled to launch next month will be off to a flying start! With 10,000 bikes and 600 stations it is anticipated to be the largest Bike Share in North America. The cool thing is that it will expand from there!!
Miami Beach and Washington DC are having record breaking months!
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130416/NEWS/130419892
Public Bike Share Puts People on Bikes!
Potential Austin Bike Share Station
Here is an article that proves it -
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2013/02/if-you-build-bike-share-riders-will-come/4673/
, but wait there is more proof.
In a recent RFP from the City of Boston, it states that PUBLIC BIKE SHARE has increased bicycle ridership in the City of Boston by 80% over ridership in 2007 – 80%!!!
The increase in ridership in Miami Beach and Washington DC must be off the charts!
Derrick
