Stories

Why US Cities Are Rolling Back Shared Mobility Bans

July 3, 2023

An increasing number of U.S. cities that once banned shared bikes and scooters are welcoming the modes back to their streets — and prompting a conversation about why they were ever restricted in the first place.

Bike Share Boosts Long Beach's Bikeability for All

June 27, 2023

The Southern California city has an ambitious plan to build a true 15-minute city, complete with protected bike facilities on every arterial and a bike share dock in every neighborhood.

Workforce Diversity Wednesday: Adriel Thornton

June 21, 2023

As part of an ongoing series, we’re spotlighting underrepresented voices in shared micromobility in order to encourage more diversity and representation in the field.

When Linked With Transit, Shared Micromobility Boosts Job Access

June 20, 2023

According to a new report from NUMO, the quality of a city’s public transportation significantly influences the extent to which e-scooters and bikes improve job access.

BBSP Receives 3-Year Grant to Continue Making Shared Micromobility More Equitable

June 14, 2023

This is the fifth grant to support the work of the Better Bike Share Partnership since its inception in 2014.

Best Practices for (Equitably) Regulating Shared Micromobility

June 12, 2023

We’ve critiqued guidance from Bird, Lime, Spin, and Superpedestrian to ensure equity — and BBSP’s mission — is incorporated throughout.

Bike Share Creates New Cyclists, Saves People Money

June 7, 2023

A new report out of the U.K. highlights how bike share systems lead to healthier outcomes and more equal communities.

Designing Cities With An Equity Focus

June 2, 2023

A recap of the Better Bike Share Partnership’s role at the National Association of Transportation Official’s annual conference.

Workforce Diversity Wednesday: Waffiyyah Murray

May 31, 2023

As part of an ongoing series, we're spotlighting underrepresented voices in shared micromobility in order to encourage more diversity and representation in the field.

Citi Bike’s 2023 Ridership Numbers Are Impressive

May 30, 2023

Not only did the largest bike share system in the U.S. shatter its weekly ride record, but its reduced fare memberships are also up 40% year over year.