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See Brittany Bonnette Ignite Philadelphia about Bike Sharing
See The December 2009 Copenhagen Bike Share Competitions Results on the Innovations page
•Philadelphia Vélib - short documentary film
MiND TV - WYBE 35.1 DTV Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 9 PM
•Bike Share Feasibility Study
Philadelphia Bike share Study Concept is Complete
A final draft of
the study was delivered to the Mayor's Office of Transportation and
Utilities on December 24, 2009, exactly one year after the deadline
requested by a Philadelphia City Council
Resolution of June 2008.
The study, now expected to be made public in mid-February, is said to
verify the viability of a Public Use Bicycle Program for the City of
Philadelphia.
We are nearing the second anniversary of Bike Share Philadelphia's
advocacy to bring a Public Use Bike Program in our City. It will
reduce automobile congestion, reduce carbon pollutants, increase
public transit use and increase the general population's health
through more exercise. For what are we waiting!
We need to once again ask Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter to make
Bike Sharing one of his priorities in the second half of his first
term. It is his stated goal to make Philadelphia the most
"Sustainable City in America." Bike Sharing is a highly visible
public element that can be used to achieve this goal. Please, write
Mayor Nutter and let him know we need bike sharing. Write him at
takeaction
•Street Furniture Forum
Philadelphia Street Furniture Survey-October 2009
The Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities held a Public Forum to discuss a new Philadelphia Street Furniture, bus shelters, information kiosk etc., but did not include Bike Sharing! We await the results of an internet survey on what the public really wants.
•Bicycle people ideas in motion Philadelphia
Moore College of Art And
Design
June 19- October 13, 2009
Bike Share Philadelphia displayed a prototype of the Vélobleu bicycle in use in Nice, France during July and August.
•Greenworks Philadelphia
The Sustainability Guide for 21st Century Philadelphia
Supports Creation of Bike Share in the City
On April 29, 2009 the Mayor's Office of Sustainability issues its guide to make Philadelphia the Greenest City in America, Greenworks Philadelphia. As a guide to Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled by 10%, read on page 59: support the creation of a bike sharing program.
•Bike
Share Demonstration & Movie Night - January 2009
The University of Pennsylvania Bookstore & The Academy of Natural Sciences
Despite single digit freezing temperatures, hundreds of Philadelphians wanting Public Use Bicycling came to see and use a demonstration system.
See a recap and photos: events.
• Bike Sharing Station in Design Philadelphia - October 2008
Bike Share Philadelphia arranged for a bike sharing station display as part of A CLEAN BREAK, a pop-up neighborhood of modern and sustainable design at 313 South Broad Street. In conjunction with Design Philadelphia and National Design Week 2008, this life size neighborhood will be on display from from 11 AM to 7 PM from October 17th to 30th. Come see one of Humana Health System's first Freewheel!n Bike Share Program card activated (information technology) bike share stations.
• Bike Sharing Demonstration - September 19, 2008
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The first multi-station Bike Sharing program in the City is a huge success!
Even though it
was one day only, Bike Share Philadelphia with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater
Philadelphia, Fuji Bicycles and FRES of the University of Pennsylvania operated two bike
sharing stations for National Park(ing) Day in Philadelphia.
Riders enjoyed picking up bicycles for an one hour free use at
either 16th and Locust or 34th and Walnut Streets. They enjoyed the
link with PATCO,
a ride around the corner, a ride to Penn or a ride to Center City
from Penn.
Park(ing) Day in Philadelphia
See slide show
16th and Locust
34th and Walnut
• Mayor Nutter Announces Feasibility Study
September 14, 2008
The City is partnering with the William Penn Foundation to start a
group to study a possible bike share program in Philadelphia. This
group is working with key stakeholders to develop a business plan
and policy recommendations that will ensure a bike sharing program
that is not only successful and sustainable, but also a national
model of excellence.
• Over 1400 Letters Sent To Mayor Nutter Support Bike Sharing. Keep the Study on time!
Take Action - Send Your Letter To The Mayor.
Let Philadelphia's Mayor know that Bike Sharing has to be part of the near Future of Philadelphia!
Email the Mayor on the take action page.
• Philadelphia Inquirer Endorses
Bike Sharing!
June 9, 2008 Editorial
"Pedal Power"
• Philadelphia Daily News Endorses
Bike Sharing!
May 2, 2008 Editorial
"Wheel Good Idea"
• Mayor Nutter Rides a
Bike Share bike on
Bike To Work Day
May 16, 2008
Click on images for slide show
Reinforce the Inquirer and Daily News Editorials and the outcome of City Council's Hearing
Email the Mayor on the take action page.
• City Council Investigates
the Creation of Bike Sharing and
Request Study to Determine Station Locations in Philadelphia
On June 12, 2008, Philadelphia City Council passes a resolution requesting the Administration and the Deputy Mayor of Transportation and Utilities to commission a study to provide recommendations on location, demand, and usage for Public Use Bicycle stations for the entire area encompassed by the city limits of Philadelphia and to explore the various business models used for such systems. Download PDF here: resolution june.pdf
•
On April 30, 2008 a Special Joint
hearing of the Transportation and Environment Committees was held to
investigate the creation of a Philadelphia Bike Sharing Program.
Thanks to everyone who came to the Hearing
Philadelphia City Council in its first 2008 Session passes
Resolution to hold hearing to investigate the creation of a Public
Use Bicycle Program on April 30, 2008.
Download PDF here:
resolution april.pdf
• Spread the word.
We need your help spreading the word about bike sharing. You can download and print our BSP Posters, Join our Facebook Group, and of course have family and friends send a letter to Mayor Nutter on the Take Action page.
- Bike Share Poster PDF:
8.5 X 11 or
11 X 17
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Take Action
Facebook Page
Email Updates
• Bike Share Forum a Success!
The Bike Share Philadelphia (BSP) Forum was an outstanding success! Archival photos and videos of the event can be found on the events page
• Who we are
Bike Share Philadelphia is a network of organizations and individuals working to bring community use bicycles to Philadelphia. Bike share programs provide bicycles to the public for free or little cost in order to encourage bicycling as a viable alternative form of transportation, to reduce traffic congestion and to enhance the livability of cities. Contact us.