Category Archives: Bike Share Programs

Bikesharing killed the folding bike star

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

I used the Capital Bikeshare the last time I was in Washington, D.C. and it worked great. I was able to get most everywhere I needed to go except to Arlington, where I was staying.  To do that I used … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee’s 3rd Bike Corral

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

The owners of Cafe Hollander on Downer Avenue installed Milwaukee’s third bike corral today.  The first was installed by Alterra Coffee on Propect Ave.  The second was installed by the Nomad World Pub on Warren and Brady Streets.  So far … Continue reading →

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B-cycle Madison

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Last Friday I finally got a chance to use the B-cycle system in Madison. I had a series of meetings, the first of which was at Shine Advertising. Luckily there were conveniently located B-cycle stations near the Bicycle Federation of … Continue reading →

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Bike Sharing in Milwaukee … Soon?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

B-Cycle brought their A game to Milwaukee’s Discovery World Museum yesterday.  They set up a 5 bike, 7 dock demonstration station from 11am to 2pm in the open lobby of the museum.  The date and location were timed to coincide with a board … Continue reading →

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Bike Sharing to visit Milwaukee

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

B-cycle Bike Sharing will bring their demonstration station to Discovery World Museum tomorrow from 11am to 2pm.  The demo station will be fully operational and complete with bicycles for people to try.  There will be a press conference at 11:30 … Continue reading →

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An American in Paris: Vélib’ test ride

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Regular OTB reader and year-round commuter Michael D. Holloway recently visited Paris and got to try their bike share system, Vélib‘.  At my request he was kind enough to document his experience for this guest post.  You Say You Want a Revolution? Tire … Continue reading →

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