The Portland City Council voted today to advance four transportation projects for Federal funding that will make our streets safer, encourage active transportation and improve freight access.
Of significant note they have agreed to provide seed money for a bike sharing program that would leverage an unprecedented amount of private investment to provide a new transportation option for Portlanders that is safe, convenient and transformative.
Dozens of cities around the world have seen success with their bike sharing systems, including several in the United States. Minneapolis is a great example, with its Nice Ride system exceeding expectations and expanding after being around just over a year. Click here for a video on Nice Ride from StreetFilms to see how it works. “Bike sharing will provide affordable access to a clean, sustainable transportation option in the central city,” said Portland State University’s Ian Stude.
Of significant note they have agreed to provide seed money for a bike sharing program that would leverage an unprecedented amount of private investment to provide a new transportation option for Portlanders that is safe, convenient and transformative.
Dozens of cities around the world have seen success with their bike sharing systems, including several in the United States. Minneapolis is a great example, with its Nice Ride system exceeding expectations and expanding after being around just over a year. Click here for a video on Nice Ride from StreetFilms to see how it works. “Bike sharing will provide affordable access to a clean, sustainable transportation option in the central city,” said Portland State University’s Ian Stude.
Also, check out The Phenomenal Success of Capital Bikeshare from StreetFilms to learn about the system in Washington, D.C. Capital Bikeshare has grown from 120 bikes at 10 stations to more than 1,100 bikes at 114 stations throughout the metro area in only three years. Planning and Sustainability Commissioner Chris Smith said, “Bikesharing is essential to the health of downtown Portland's economy.”
IMHO this bike sharing program on a larger scale is long over due. I know there are some smaller bike loan and sharing programs around town but a critical mass must be achieved to make this a successful program. I'm looking forward to seeing more bikes on our roads.
Ride safe,
Christopher Pierce, DC
The Bicycle Chiropractor
www.thebicyclechiropractor.com
503-236-0013
IMHO this bike sharing program on a larger scale is long over due. I know there are some smaller bike loan and sharing programs around town but a critical mass must be achieved to make this a successful program. I'm looking forward to seeing more bikes on our roads.
Ride safe,
Christopher Pierce, DC
The Bicycle Chiropractor
www.thebicyclechiropractor.com
503-236-0013
