Monday, May 18, 2009

New York Times and Time Magazine Articles!

It is exciting when major national publications take notice of a growing trend that will positively impact our society. I hope to continue to grow awareness for bicycle sharing and bicycle programs in the United States. Thanks for reading.


From the looks of this picture, Taiwan could use some more bicycles!

Articles:
Taiwan Bicycle Sharing - Time Magazine Article Click Here
Bixi Launches - New York Times Green Inc. Article Click Here
Bixi Launches - Planetizen Article Click Here
Boston Mayor Celebrates Bicycles - Click Here


CORRECTION:

The pricing structure of the Denver Program was misstated in the Westword article. The prices will be $2.99 for a daily subscription and $50 for a yearly subscription. 1/2 hour free then fees start.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Denver Bike Share Pushed Back!? Click Here
(No free half hour before raising rates?)


Huffington Post Takes Notice of Barcelona Click Here



Video from article is below courtesy of FairCompanies.com:

Monday, May 4, 2009

Articles!













Philadelphia announces plan to be greenest city by 2015 Click Here
Edinburgh Residents Like the Idea! Click Here
Minneapolis Gets Federal Funding? Click Here
Sharing Bikes a Public Good Click Here

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

May is National Bike Month!



















Cartoon Credit: www.bikexchange.com

Celebrate Bicycles! Here is a step by step guide to making the most of May and promoting bicycling in your community complements of The League of American Bicyclists.

To view the pdf : Click Here
To find events going on in your state : Click Here

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Vancouver Pledges to be the Greenest City

Green is not Cliche, any city that pledges to become greener is deserving of support. Congratulations to Mayor Gregor Robertson for bringing sustainability to the forefront in British Columbia politics.

Vancouver puts forth plan to make Vancouver "The Greenest City in the World"


City of Vancouver Greenest City Action Team Site - Click Here
Blog Post/Article - Click Here

"Public Bike Sharing Paving the Way to a Greener Urban Environment"

Below is a link to the CNN article published a few weeks ago with some interesting information. The word is spreading, public bicycle sharing can and will change transportation in urban areas.

CNN Article Click Here

Thursday, April 23, 2009

University of Utah Launches U Bike Program

University of Utah Launches U Bike Program

Bicycles for this program were provided by The Collegiate Bicycle Company



Thanks for noticing the incorrect link, please report dead links to me as soon as they are noticed!