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Monday, May 5, 2008
Bicing, Bike-sharing in Barcelona - Stop Driving, Start Pedalling!
In its first two months, Bicing, a bike-sharing program in Barcelona, Spain, garnered over 30,000 subscribers. This is good news for new bike-sharing programs in Washington D.C. and San Francisco.
Initially, locals were skeptical that Bicing would attract users, but the service has enjoyed phenomenal success and encouraged commuters to stop driving and start pedaling within the city center. One hundred bike rental stations are conveniently located near major transit hubs. Subscribers simply pick up one of Bicing’s 1500 cycles and zip past stalled traffic to pick up groceries and run other quick errands. Bikes are outfitted with a carrier, a bell and light, and are easily adjustable to match your size.
Source: Carectomy
Initially, locals were skeptical that Bicing would attract users, but the service has enjoyed phenomenal success and encouraged commuters to stop driving and start pedaling within the city center. One hundred bike rental stations are conveniently located near major transit hubs. Subscribers simply pick up one of Bicing’s 1500 cycles and zip past stalled traffic to pick up groceries and run other quick errands. Bikes are outfitted with a carrier, a bell and light, and are easily adjustable to match your size.
Source: Carectomy
Labels: conservation, human-powered
PermaLink - Bicing, Bike-sharing in Barcelona - Stop Driving, Start Pedalling! posted by Ecacofonix : 10:22 AM
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