Bikeshare

Bikeshare Opening Punctuates Pittsburgh's Open Streets Event

It was a beautiful weekend to hit the streets of Pittsburgh—and many did, for the Open Streets Pittsburgh event and the debut of Pittsburgh Bike Share.

June 2, 2015 - Pittsburg Post-Gazette

Second Largest Bikeshare in U.S. will be Bay Area's by 2017

Bay Area Bike Share will grow from 700 to 7,000 bikes by 2017 after the expansion proposal was approved by a unanimous vote of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. It is a regional, not a city program, though most usage is in San Francisco.

May 30, 2015 - Metropolitan Transportation Commission

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Why Bikeshare Doesn't Appeal to Low-Income Commuters

While bikeshare garners a lot of attention from the white and wealthy, it is a less obvious choice for low-income communities. Difficulties include weather, time constraints, and overall demand for non-auto modes.

May 19, 2015 - Vox

The Latest Research on the Adoption and Growth of Bikeshare Systems

Academics and professional planners have access to plenty of research and data to continue to improve and expand bikeshare systems around the world.

May 8, 2015 - Journalist's Resource

A Bikeshare First in Birmingham, Alabama: E-Bikes

Electric-assist bikes, sometimes called e-bikes, are about to be added to the bikeshare mix in a city that might surprise you: Birmingham, Alabama.

April 27, 2015 - AL.com

Hoopla for Launch of Philadelphia's 'Indego' Bikeshare System

Philadelphia media was on hand to cover the launch of the Indego bikeshare system on April 23, 2015.

April 26, 2015 - PlanPhilly

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Seattle Sets Bikeshare Record with the APA in Town

Planners have gathered in Seattle to enjoy the city. The city's bikeshare system is also enjoying the planners.

April 20, 2015 - James Brasuell

Inside Controversial Jersey City Bikeshare Plans

The New Yorker looks into the motivations of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop—who takes the bike route less traveled.

April 10, 2015 - The New Yorker

Learning from London's Mobility Achievements

Transport for London has a remarkable span of jurisdiction over transportation in the city—allowing TFL to pursue innovative projects with a relative degree of ease.

April 3, 2015 - The Planning Report

Big Changes, Additions for Citi Bike

Big changes are taking place at Citi Bike as the Big Apple looks to improve on its earliest efforts at bikeshare.

April 2, 2015 - Capital

Atlanta Announces Bikeshare Plans; Targets 2016 to Double Bike Commuters

The contract is signed, after years of planning, Bikeshare is coming to Atlanta as part of an ambitious goal to double the number of bike commuters in the city by 2016.

March 4, 2015 - Atlanta Creative Loafing

Coming this Spring: Bikeshare Pilot Program in Albuquerque

A coalition of public and private interests have come together in Albuquerque to launch New Mexico's first bikeshare program.

February 28, 2015 - Albuquerque Business First

Report: Divvy Proving Safe for Chicago Bikers

DNAInfo Chicago reports on new data showing the relative safety of bikeshare operations in Chicago.

February 16, 2015 - DNAinfo Chicago

Tracking the Growth of U.S. Bikeshare Systems

A post on Greater Greater Washington takes inventory of the nation's bikeshare system, finding steady growth in the number of bikshare systems in 2014, but not the explosive growth of 2013.

February 12, 2015 - Greater Greater Washington

Philadelphia Announces 'Indego' Bikeshare System—Opening this Spring

Indego will officially launch this spring with over 60 stations and 600 bikes. The city is already making plans to expand the system after its initial launch.

February 11, 2015 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Bikeshare in Eugene Looking Like a Winner for 'ConnectOregon' Grants

Bike Portland reports that a state committee recommended a Eugene bikeshare system as a top priority for a new round of "ConnectOregon" grants.

January 14, 2015 - Bike Portland

The Spinlister App: 'Airbnb for Bikes'

A new app is part bikeshare and part Airbnb.

January 8, 2015 - San Francisco Chronicle

Columbus Considering Bikeshare Expansion

Columbus is considering an investment to expand CoGo, its bikeshare system. After a year-and-a-half of operation with public support, CoGo is a model of bikeshare success.

December 9, 2014 - Columbus Business First

Cincinnati Not Biketown USA…Yet

Cincinnati currently stands at 45th in the nation in bike commuting share. But the city is bike commute share is leading the nation in its rate of adoption.

November 27, 2014 - Next City

Dallas Launches Fledgling Bikeshare Program

Meant as the precursor for a larger program and delayed from an expected summer launch, Dallas launched its first bikeshare system with two rental kiosks for use around Fair Park.

November 17, 2014 - The Dallas Morning News

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