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
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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.
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
The Rise of the Intima-City Includes Public Bike Share!
“Political involvement used to be measured by three metrics: Did you donate? Did you volunteer? Did you vote? Today, there’s a fourth dimension: Did you change your consumption habits to influence policy?”
Nashville Deploys Public Bike Share
“Mayor Karl Dean, Metro Health Director Bill Paul and Tom Turner, CEO and president of the Nashville Downtown Partnership, demonstrated the program by checking out B-cycle bikes from an automated kiosk at the city’s Public Square, then rode to the Nashville Farmer’s Market and return the bikes to a kiosk there.
“Nashville B-cycle is one more way that we can make Nashville a more bike-friendly city and inspire people to embrace healthy, active living,” Dean said. “The strategically located kiosks will make getting around our urban core even easier and more convenient for workers, residents and visitors.”
HEINEKEN LAUNCHES THE MURAL PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP DECOBIKE
DecoBike Partners with sponsor Heineken for the Mural Project in Miami.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/12/09/us/20121208-WYNWOOD-8.html
Frequently asked Questions and Answers concerning Bike Sharing
For any US City thinking about exploring public bike share systems, below is great information and one of the best places to start.
http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/Informal_Q_and_As_Final_6-14-12.pdf
Every City is a Helmet City for Public Bike Share!
Helmet law or not all public bike share systems should offer the choice of a helmet.
“This is not an endorsement for any jurisdiction adopting an ordinance making it mandatory for cyclists to wear helmets, but an incident last weekend in Arlington should remind bikers that shielding their noggins should be a constant habit, not a sometimes thing.
ARLnow reports a cyclist out for a ride on Sunday afternoon was taken to an area hospital after being struck by a runaway dump truck which proceeded to knock him over and run over his head. Seriously:
The man was knocked to the ground and one of the truck’s tires ran over his head, said Arlington County Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck. The man was wearing a helmet at the time and the helmet likely saved his life. He was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital’s trauma center with non-life-threatening injuries, Sternbeck said.
Seriously, helmet laws are pointless governmental busywork and don’t prevent bike crashes or injuries, but helmets are very important cycling accessories that can do amazing things, like PROTECT YOUR HEAD FROM BEING CRUSHED BY A RENEGADE DUMP TRUCK.”
http://dcist.com/2012/11/helmet_laws_are_stupid_but_heres_wh.php
