I was recently visiting Washington D.C. and was pleasantly surprised to see bicycles everywhere. After probing a few businessmen for some insight on the abundance of two wheelers, I learned that Washington, D.C. has a bike sharing program where people pay a small annual fee for the right to borrow bikes from any of the ten downtown depots. The program encourages less traffic, decreased pollution and a healthier lifestyle. I also understand that Denver and Minneapolis utilized a similar program during the Democratic and Republican conventions.
What a great idea for Philadelphia! With the continued growth and development of our downtown area, the City would see a positive impact immediately. Philly Car Share has been a hit…could Philly Bike Share be far off? I will have my annual fee ready for its debut.