Stories

Can Monthly Passes Improve Bike Share Equity?

September 17, 2015

Cities can increase users, equity by offering monthly membership and payment options NACTO releases second paper in “Practitioners’ Paper” series to highlight best practices for cities aiming to address equity issues while introducing or expanding their bike share systems

Charlotte B-Cycle puts emphasis on group rides, diverse staff to achieve equity

September 11, 2015

When the goal is getting people onto bicycles, the best strategy is… getting people onto bicycles. That’s the simple but effective thought process in North Carolina where Charlotte B-Cycle emphasizes group rides as one of its primary forms

Prescription for Equity: Boston’s subsidized memberships lead the way for inclusive bike share

August 26, 2015

In 2011, Boston Bikes, the city agency that owns and oversees Hubway, began offering $5 subsidized Hubway memberships in hopes of making bike share an affordable transportation option for all Bostonians.

Milwaukee bike share finds simplified pricing results in happier customers, more access

August 19, 2015

Bublr now charges no late fees and offers no annual memberships.

Show, don't tell: Indego strives for inclusion in advertising

July 2, 2015

For all the focus that innovative outreach efforts and community partners get, bike share systems should not overlook the power of traditional marketing.

Race, class and bike sharing: 7 bits of advice

June 15, 2015

The voices of the communities trying to be reached matter, and they have no shortage of things to say about bike share and equity.

Birmingham will get North America's first electric-assist bike share

June 11, 2015

“This provides a comfort level, knowing there’s assistance for you. It takes away the, 'A mile is so long. What if I just can’t do that?'”

Philadelphia outreach team reflects the neighborhoods they are trying to reach

June 3, 2015

Indego officials believe community leader ambassadors will be crucial to bringing bike share to low-income and people of color in greater numbers than the industry norm.

6 bike share cities you should watch (because we just gave them grant money to focus on equity)

June 1, 2015

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Cash or credit? Philly bike share is among the first to let you choose

May 13, 2015

Of the 2,548 people who have signed up for memberships so far, 78 chose the cash option and successfully made their first payment.