Posts tagged Capital Bikeshare
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Urbanist heroes of the week: The college students who won discounted bikeshare passes
Last week, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that college students at DC-based universities will be able to purchase discounted $25 Capital Bikeshare passes, thanks to the efforts of student advocates. The passes, which typically cost $85 annually, will be available for purchase immediately for George Washington University students. Keep reading…
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An Eckington bikeshare debate goes off the trail(s)
The ANC 5E meeting on June 18 was a lesson in how ANCs can put one commissioner’s personal preferences ahead of the concerns and safety of the community. After nearly three and a half hours of meeting to discuss an agenda that was supposed to last two hours, the ANC shut down debate and voted to write a letter of opposition to a new bikeshare station. Keep reading…
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Capital Bikeshare expands to Falls Church, Route 1, Mount Vernon Trail, and beyond
Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) is continuing to expand around the region. New stations are popping up in Prince George’s County, in Arlington, in Fairfax, and in the District. Keep reading…
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Three ways bikeshare can be more equitable in DC
Bikesharing has gained popularity in US cities as concerns about health, congestion, and climate change have increased. In 2010, the DC Department of Transportation introduced the first city-operated bikesharing system in North America. Since then, Capital Bikeshare users have generated millions of rides, but use and station placement varies around the city. Keep reading…
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Here’s what DDOT Director Jeff Marootian had to say at TranspoCamp
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has a backlog of critical infrastructure projects. It's faced with the challenge of cross-jurisdictional cooperation on Metro, mobility alternatives to cars, a shortage of housing, and more. Nonetheless, the agency’s director is upbeat about efforts that are currently (or will soon be) underway aimed at making it safer to get around the city via all modes. Keep reading…
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Members took 99% of Capital Bikeshare’s e-bike trips, and other insights from the data
In early September 2019, Capital Bikeshare launched its CaBi Plus electric-assist pilot, introducing 80 black-painted bikes that give you a boost while you ride. The pilot is slated to run through the end of the year, and since we're approximately at the halfway point, now is a great time to dive into the data and see how the pilot is going. Keep reading…
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Five graphs that show how dockless bikeshare and CaBi work in DC
Over the past year, five dockless bikeshare companies have launched in DC. Four of them are either gone or are pivoting to scooters. But while they were here, how did their operations impact and compare with Capital Bikeshare's? I led a team at Georgetown University that investigated this question. Keep reading…
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Let’s bring 20,000 shared bikes to DC
DC has set a goal that by 2032, 25% of all commutes be walking or biking. Dockless bike and scooter programs can help us get to this goal, but we need to embrace an expansive vision of the system.
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Dockless bikeshare helped grow the total shared bicycle trips in DC
Dockless bikeshare has increased the total number of shared bike trips taken in DC, and District pedal-pushers have probably added to those trip totals without eating into the large and growing ridership of Capital Bikeshare. That’s according to data presented by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) on May 2 to the Bicycle Advisory Council for DC. Keep reading…
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It’s not a bike, it’s a bike-shaped Uber that says “JUMP”
Riding the electric-assist Jump bike isn't really like riding a bike. In my mental calculations of which transportation mode I'd take to a long-distance location, Jump isn't competing with other bike shares — it's competing with Uber or car2go. Keep reading…
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What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever brought home without a car?
A while ago we asked you what weird things you’ve seen people carry on Metro. Now, we’d like to talk about all the weird, oversized and just plain hard to carry things you’ve carted around without a vehicle, period. Our contributors talk about some of those things they’ve tried to carry around here. Keep reading…
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One bike parking mistake Takoma Park made, and what we’ve learned from it
For me, a light went on after I made a mistake. I had pushed bicycling infrastructure as a member of the Takoma Park City Council, but when we brought Capital Bikeshare stations to the city in 2013, I was too quick to recommend locating the bikes where they wouldn’t inconvenience drivers, instead of where they’d be most convenient for bicyclists. Keep reading…
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Our next happy hour is in Silver Spring!
It was great to see everyone who came out to our last happy hour in Crystal City. Couldn't make it? We want to see you at the next one! Join us Tuesday, August 15 from 6 to 8 pm at Kaldi's Social House, located at 918 Silver Spring Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Keep reading…
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Because of Metro’s $0.25 increase, I’m walking, biking, ride hailing more
Over the two weeks since the WMATA systemwide fare increases went into effect, I have noticed the subtle effect they are having on my mode choice and travel behavior. When it comes to daily decisions on how to get around, as the old adage goes, perception is reality. Keep reading…
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A “rogue” bikeshare company, Mobike, may be coming to DC
DC could soon get a new kind of bike sharing from a Chinese company, Mobike, which has advertised for two job positions here. Would that be good or bad for bicycling and transportation? Keep reading…
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“Bikes are happiness machines.” Behind the Handlebars with cyclist extraordinaire Joe Flood
Joe Flood came to DC nearly 20 years ago to study at American University. Biking here, there, and everywhere while living car-free, Joe logs 60-70 miles behind the handlebars each week. He and I recently sat down to talk about all kinds of things related to riding bikes in DC, from plugging into the bike community via social media to how to make DC safer for cyclists. Keep reading…
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Chat: What’s it like to be a woman on a bike?
Other countries, like Germany and the Netherlands, have about a 1:1 ratio but in the US, that's more about 4:1. Why is this, and what can be done about it? We discuss in a new chat format. Keep reading…
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The sky won’t fall when new homes come to St. Joseph’s Seminary in Michigan Park
Eighty new rowhouses are likely on their way to the St. Joseph’s Seminary site in Michigan Park, just north of Brookland. The DC Zoning Commission will rule on the developer’s plan this week, and while a group of opponents have provided a steady stream of over-the-top arguments for why the project shouldn’t go up, a lot of neighbors and community projects have been vocal with their support. Keep reading…
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Arlington will likely require less parking near Metro stations
Currently, new residential developments near Metro stations in Arlington have to come with a certain amount of parking. The amount required, however, could soon drop, a move that reflects a growing understanding of how excess parking promotes urban sprawl and traffic congestion and drives up housing prices. Keep reading…
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New to town? Learn the Washington region’s unspoken transit norms.
I like explaining facts about how to use transit to folks who aren’t that familiar with it, so I asked my fellow GGWash contributors to help me assemble a list of basics for getting around the Washington region by bus, Metrorail, and Capital Bikeshare. Keep reading…