The 3 Components of a Typical 3rd Generation Bike Sharing Deployment
General information:
Bike Sharing (also known as Community Bicycle Programs) as it exists today is an emerging form of environmentally friendly public transportation that incorporates information technology with shared bicycles which allows for an alternative form of one-way transit for residents and visitors of a region. Bike share programs have a fleet of bikes that may be rented from one bike share station and returned to any other in the network of bike share stations. Imagine a service that gives citizens the convenience of a bike without all the hassles of storage, maintenance, etc. A few of the more noteworthy benefits of bike sharing include:
- Greater mobility
- Greater quality of human life and health found through exercise
- Reach destinations poorly served by public transit
- Reduced traffic congestion leading to quieter, safer and more livable streets
- Reduced carbon emissions (Green House Gases)
- Retention of 18-34 years of age demographic
- Further reinforce community’s position for leading in
innovation and quality of life - Creates employment opportunities
- Mitigated security concerns leading to reduced crime (bikers less likely to be assaulted than walkers)
- Provides transportation-based case study prospects
- Increased amounts of disposable income for users
- Increased public transit ridership (subways, trolleys,
buses, taxis, etc.) - Greater environmental awareness across community
Community Bicycle Programs are the perfect mode of transit to fill the gap for those trips too far to walk, and too short for other modes of public transit or automobiles. Here at CityRyde bike sharing is our passion and a cause we advocate strongly.
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How many 3rd generation bike sharing programs are there internationally to date?
Answer… over 200 and counting!
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The bike sharing world is constantly evolving and growing. Here at CityRyde, we want to spread our passion for bike sharing and also educate the public on the ins-and-outs of the industry. Join us for our monthly webinar to catch up on the latest bike-sharing news. Each month, we explore a different facet of the industry and offer a question-and-answer segment with our experts.
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Next webinars topic: “Operating a Bike Share System: Tips and Tricks”“
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Bike sharing systems can go by many other names including:
- Community Bicycle Programs
- Bike Library
- Bicycle Sharing
- Public Use Bicycles
- Public Bicycle Systems
- Bike Coops
- Bicycle Collectives
- Check-out Bikes
- Public Bike
- Decentralized On Demand Bicycle Rental Systems
North American 3rd Generation Bike Share City Prospects
North American cities that have publicly expressed interest in a 3rd generation bike share program (excludes programs in existence).
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