Latest Bicycle sharing system Stories
DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailing a cab, catching a bus, or grabbing the subway won't be the only options for catching quick and convenient transportation in cities across the country. Beginning this fall, Social Bicycles will begin using AT&T wireless networks to connect its affordable and intelligent bike sharing networks. AT&T* and Social Bicycles (SoBi) today announced that AT&T will be the exclusive mobile internet provider in the United States for...
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pete's Electric Bikes today unveiled three new products designed to revolutionize the electric bike transportation industry: an electric bikeshare eBike, an electric mid-drive cargo eBike, and a mid-drive eTrike with two wheels in front. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120919/CG70874) The annual Interbike convention provides the backdrop for the introduction of these innovative products. The electric bikeshare eBike takes...
Following Charlotte's newest initiative in promoting bicycles as a popular mode of transportation, Linus Bikes comments on the growing popularity of city bikes. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) July 16, 2012 On July 16, 2012, city bikes distributor and manufacturer, Linus Bikes, became aware of Charlotte’s newest initiative in “going green” through the introduction of bike sharing stations, which Linus Bikes believes is a testament to the reemerging popularity of bicycling as a popular mode...
Cyclists in Washington, D.C. who use Capital Bikeshare for their daily commutes are much less likely to wear helmets than commuters on their own bikes. That is the finding from an observational study conducted by Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS) researchers that compares the rate of helmet use of casual and commuting Bikeshare riders with private cyclists. The research was published today in the American Journal of Public Health. Bike sharing is a popular...
BOULDER, Colo., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Top transportation officials from across the country, including Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez, headlined the launch of a new initiative to bring protected bikeways to six U.S. cities at a national kickoff event today in Chicago. The Green Lane Project (www.greenlaneproject.org), created by the national bicycling nonprofit Bikes Belong Foundation (www.bikesbelong.org), is working with Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, Ore.,...
DENVER, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado will take center stage as one of the world's top cycling destinations once again with the return of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge winding through 12 host cities and towns this August. A line-up of brand new bike-centric events and offerings will further enhance Colorado's reputation as the state of cycling, showcasing trails, paths, bike parks and bike sharing programs for every kind of cyclist from commuters to racers. To view the...
MONTREAL, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The bike-share mobile application Spotcycle, created by 8D Technologies, opens its doors to several new North American and international bike-share systems. Starting today, B-cycle(TM) bike-share users, including the U.S. cities of Denver CO, Madison WI and Fort Lauderdale (Broward) FL, will have access to Spotcycle. Coming soon, several other bike-share schemes will be supported, including Paris' Vélib'(TM), Barcelona's Bicing(TM) and Miami...
DENVER, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the summer of 2012, Denver cements its reputation as one of the nation's best bike cities, thanks to a Tour de France-style pro-cycling event, a pioneering bike-sharing program, and 850 miles of bike trails. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120511/DC05783) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101210/DC15827LOGO-b) In honor of May's National Bike Month, here are the top 10 reasons why Denver is one of the best...
Connie K. Ho for RedOrbit.com Getting around town has never been easier. There’s public transportation, like buses and metros. There are individual modes of transportation, such as cars and bikes. In particular, bike share programs have grown in popularity in urban centers as they allow people to exercise and help the environment by emitting less pollution. For those bike enthusiasts, it’s important to remember to wear a helmet while riding. However, a new study found that only 1 in 5...
Riders at significant risk for head injury A national rise in public bike sharing programs could mean less air pollution and more exercise, an environmental and health win-win for people in the cities that host them, but according to researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, more than 80 percent of bike share riders are putting themselves at significant health risk by not wearing helmets. "Head injury accounts for about a third of all bicycle injuries and about three-quarters...
