Photo of Dublin's shared bikes: Flickr/infomatique
Soon, New York will join a host of European cities and Washington, D.C., Denver, and Minneapolis in the large-scale bike-share movement. This comes as exciting news to New Yorkers, as the program would be the country's largest—in addition to fueling a much-needed healthier existence.
According to documents released by the city's department of transportation, bicycles would be available to rent 24 hours a day at automated kiosks. Riders would choose daily, weekly, or annual memberships offering unlimited, free 30-minute rides. The subscription model states that each bicycle will have front and rear lights, a three-speed gear system, a GPS unit, a transparent basket, and a working bell. A mobile-friendly website with availability updates at specific locations would also be launched—once the program itself gets rolling.
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