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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 systems typically offer membership-based and pay-per use bicycle rental options for short one-way or round-trip journeys. Residents, students, and visitors can sometimes access the bikeshare system up to 24-hours a day, and/or 365 days a year. ArborBike is currently seasonal due to winter weather conditions. |
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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.
Adaptive bicycles are configured and propelled differently than a typical 2-wheeled pedal-driven bicycle.
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.
Adaptive bicycles are configured and propelled differently than a typical 2-wheeled pedal-driven bicycle.
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.
Inclusive Bikeshare Systems
Inclusive bikeshare systems require reliable station and bicycle densities across all neighborhoods to ensure convenience, reliability, and access; a variety of accepted payment methods and payment plans; existing bicycling facilities for all ages and bicycles; and, the adaptive bicycles themselves.
Inclusive Bikeshare Systems
Inclusive bikeshare systems require reliable station and bicycle densities across all neighborhoods to ensure convenience, reliability, and access; a variety of accepted payment methods and payment plans; existing bicycling facilities for all ages and bicycles; and, the adaptive bicycles themselves.
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
VeoRide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw123pcX1Jg
Zyp Birmingham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZB2zql9RTg
ArborBike : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbsqg7-AvKE or https://arborbike.bcycle.com/
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
VeoRide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw123pcX1Jg
Zyp Birmingham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZB2zql9RTg
ArborBike : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbsqg7-AvKE or https://arborbike.bcycle.com/
Helpful Links:
North America Bikeshare Association
National Association of City Transportation Officials
The Bike-Sharing Blog
The Bike-Sharing World Map