Tag: bike sharing

October 18, 2010

Bike sharing pilot could be headed to Ballard

The Ballard News Tribune reports that a pilot bike sharing program could be headed to Ballard as early as November: Ballard resident Mark Hulscher and the Bike Share Group want to create the first Seattle bike share system that will support the community’s long-term goals for livability by providing transportation alternatives that reduce people’s environmental…
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tagged: ballard, bike sharing, helmet laws
September 15, 2010

King County wants a bike sharing program

Seattle Transit Blog pointed out yesterday that a bike sharing pilot program is on the PSRC’s list of projects recommended for federal funding. Martin H. Duke asked Metro planners for more details: Grant funding is critical to getting the program launched. The capital cost of launching a program is estimated to be in the range…
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tagged: bike sharing, psrc
August 6, 2010

Cast your Walk Bike Ride ballot

What would help you walk, bike and/or ride the most? More bike lanes? Sidewalks? Light rail? Walk Bike Ride wants to know. Vote now. I found this ballot nearly impossible to complete because everything on there is really important. Would I rather have bike lanes or sidewalks? More frequent bus service or more electric buses?…
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tagged: bike sharing, denver, walk bike ride
July 4, 2010

Walk Bike Ride Challenge starts today

The city is using the month of July to push Walk Bike Ride, their initiative to increase the number of people using modes of transportation other than the car. If you register your efforts on their website, you will be entered to win stuff. First, register. Then track your trips.
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tagged: bike sharing, nashville, walk bike ride