4 reasons Austin is a city to watch for bike share equity
September 22, 2015
Residents at the oldest public housing development in the United States now have access to bike share.
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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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