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Presentation for CarbonfreeDC by Chris Holben with DC Dept of Transport on Washington, DC's unique "SmartBike" program
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SmartBike DC
Chris Holben
www.smartbikedc.com
District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Washington, DC
What is bike-sharing?
• bike-sharing (\’bīk-,sher-iŋ\) - 1: short-term bicycle rental available at unattended urban locations; 2: bicycle transit (www.bike-sharing.blogspot.com)
How Do I Sign Up?• On-line, Phone or Mail• Sign Member Agreement• Pay ($40/year)• Card arrives in the mail• www.SmartBikeDC.com• 3 hours free use
What kind of bike is it?
• Custom design• Upright riding position• 5th generation• Front and rear lights• Fenders and chain
guard• 3 speed, internal hub• Built-in lights
How Many Racks / Bikes?
• 1st Phase – 10 Racks / 120 Bikes• 2nd Phase in Spring of 2010
– 100 Racks / 1200 Bikes
Location Map
What About Safety?• Part of larger Bike / Ped Safety Program
– Bike Lanes, Trails– Adult and child classes– Public Outreach
• Subscribers must read laws and sign agreement/waiver, and can take class
What about helmets?
• Not required, not provided, but encouraged
What about separate locks?
• Not provided
Who uses Smartbikes?• Same people who are making short trips already by
bike, bus, taxi, metro.• Must be at least 18 years old
What Kinds of Trips?
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WorkMeetingsMealsShoppingSocial
How Do I Sign Up?
• On-line, Phone or Mail• Sign Member Agreement• Pay ($40/year)• Card arrives in the mail• www.SmartBikeDC.com
For More Information
• Chris HolbenE-Mail: [email protected]
Direct Line: (202) 671-4617
Address:
DDOT / IPMA
64 New York Avenue, NE
First Floor
Washington, DC 20002