The Tires Are Getting Pumped and So Are We: Bike Share in Small to Mid-sized Cities
Track: Connect, Public Bike Share
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: Bike share has become integral to the fabric of urban life and quietly flourished in dozens of small and mid-sized cities. This presentation will address the unique opportunities and challenges of planning, launching, and operating a vibrant and financially-sustainable bike share program in a smaller market.
Presenters:
Presenter: Phil Goff Alta Planning + Design
Co-Presenter: Stefanie deOlloqui Active Living & Transportation Network
Co-Presenter: RJ Eldridge Toole Design Group, LLC
Co-Presenter: Mirte Mallory WE-cycle: a bike transit system
Co-Presenter: Lindsey West Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
Co-Presenter: Bart Yavorosky Pittsburgh Bike Share
2. 30 of the world’s +/- 110 systems are in the US & Canada
3. Population Bike Share Status Size
1 New York 8.3 million Partial city-wide system large
2 Los Angeles 3.8 million Failed 2013 launch na
3 Chicago 2.7 million City-wide system large
4 Houston 2.1 million Downtown system small
5 Philadelphia 1.5 million 2015 launch medium
6 Pheonix 1.5 million 2015 launch medium
7 San Antonio 1.4 million Partial city-wide system medium
8 San Diego 1.3 million 2014 launch? medium
9 Dallas 1.2 million In study phase na
10 San Jose 1.0 million Downtown system small
11 Austin 0.84 million Partial city-wide system medium
12 Jacksonville 0.84 million In study phase na
13 Indianapolis 0.83 million Downtown system small
14 San Francisco 0.83 million Partial city-wide system medium
15 Columbus 0.81 million Partial city-wide system medium
16 Fort Worth 0.78 million Partial city-wide system medium
17 Charlotte 0.77 million Downtown system medium
18 Detroit 0.70 million In study phase na
19 El Paso 0.67 million In study phase na
20 Memphis 0.65 million In study phase na
21 Boston 0.64 million City-wide system large
22 Seattle 0.63 million 2014 launch medium
23 Denver 0.63 million City-wide system large
24 Washington DC 0.63 million City-wide system large
25 Nashville 0.62 million Downtown system small
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4. Downtown Birmingham
Aspen CO – population 6,000 (13 existing stations)
Chattanooga TN – population 170,000 (33 existing stations)
Birmingham AL – population 212,000
Pittsburgh PA – population 306,000
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11. Upright position for good visibility
Disc brakes for all- weather stopping
Built-in lights and generator
Wide and puncture-proof tires
Heavy bike (40-45 lbs) = slower speeds
Only 3 speeds, geared low
