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See photos of bike share programs from around the world
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See Brittany Bonnette Ignite Philadelphia about Bike Sharing
•Bicycle people ideas in motion Philadelphia
Moore College of Art And
Design
June 19- October 13, 2009
Bike Share Philadelphia will be there. Please come to the exhibit.
•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
& Special Movie Night
January 2009 at 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.
• Last Ride on South Street Bridge December 2008
Bike Share Philadelphia rides with the South Street Bridge Coalition and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia in the Last Ride over the South Street Bridge before its 24 month closure for demolition and reconstruction. Bike Share Philadelphia brings a borrowed Public Use Bicycle to ride with the last bikes over the old bridge. This is in anticipation that a Public Use Bike from Philadelphia’s First Bike Share Program will be one of the first bikes to ride over the New South Street Bridge in 2010.
• 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 1100 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
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• 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.