Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about bike-share

Suddenly Facing Competition, B-cycle Hires Former Car2go GM to Run Bike-Share Nonprofit

By David Sachs | Aug 27, 2018 | 2 Comments

Michael Pletsch, who headed local operations at the car-share company from 2013 to 2017, will helm B-cycle at a pivotal time for traditional, station-based bike-share models.

Uber Launches Jump, a Dockless and Electric Bike-Share System, in Denver

By David Sachs | Aug 17, 2018 | 9 Comments

The 250 electric-assist bicycles will share the road, but they're technically banned from Denver's trunkline trails, at least for now.

Dockless bikes at a designated parking area at the University RTD station. Photo: David Sachs

Get Ready for Citywide Dockless Bike-Share (and the Return of Scooters)

By David Sachs | Jul 3, 2018 | 7 Comments

Rogue scooter companies accelerated city regulations for the launch of more free-roaming transportation options, and they're coming soon.

Photo of Lime scooter at 26th and Welton in Five Points and an RTD light rail train

Denver Public Works Clearing a Path for Dockless Bike-Share, Scooter-Share Companies

By David Sachs | Jun 18, 2018 | No Comments

The rules are still in development, but the city says companies will be able to apply for permits on June 29.

Dockless Bike-Share Launched in Denver Three Weeks Ago. How’s It Going?

By David Sachs | Jun 1, 2018 | 1 Comment

A pilot program launched by the University of Denver last month may signal a new era for bike-share in Denver. The university is testing out a dockless bike-share service that could scale up citywide if successful.

In a Bike-Share Desert, Elyria Swansea Bicycle Library Gives Kids, Families Freedom to Ride

By David Sachs | May 9, 2018 | 7 Comments

For just $20 a year anyone can check out one of 40 or so bikes for two days at a time (or more, with permission).

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