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Bike Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation

September 6, 2012

Bike Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation (PDF)

Source: Federal Highway Administration

With the introduction of new and more advanced bike sharing programs, and the continued interest and political support for them throughout many U.S. cities, it is important to provide an objective analysis of bike share programs, and to document early lessons learned.

This guide is intended to serve as a resource for transportation planning professionals, as well as public officials considering implementation of a bike sharing program. The guide presents a snapshot of current municipal bike share systems where local jurisdictions (including cities, counties, etc.) are engaged in the funding, managing, administering and/or permitting of bike share implementing practices.

The objectives of this guide are to:

• Define bike sharing and provide an overview of the concept.

• Describe the steps a jurisdiction should take to plan, implement, and sustain a bike share program.

• Document existing models of provision, infrastructure considerations, and funding options for successfully implementing a bike sharing program.

• Describe metrics for monitoring and evaluating program success.

• Provide a baseline documentation of existing bike share programs in the United States in 2012.

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