With the number of community bike-share systems established throughout North America’s largest cities and many more in the planning stage for both large and medium sized urban areas, mode-shift, congestion reduction, and health benefits are being realized. Review the lessons-learned from some of the pioneering systems.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the basic components and system operation strategies for bike-share systems.
2. Discuss the benefits and challenges of bike-share systems and their implementation.
3. Evaluate bike-share programs and their applicability to various urban settings.