Digging into some facts

Check out this data filled article from former UA Crew member, Patrick, over on the Boston Cyclist Union page: “Bike Share a game changer?”

Some highlights include:

Freedman said that with bike share we should, “expect a dramatic shift in the number of cyclists, and a dramatic shift in the type of cyclist,” in Boston. According to the experts, she is probably making an accurate prediction. Buhrmann has called bike share a “door opener.”

and…

“The mayor wouldn’t pursue bike share if he wasn’t confident it could be a tremendous success,” said Freedman.

That’s city bike czar Nicole Freedman talking, as well as Sebastian Buhrmann, a transportation consultant. We’re certainly curious to see what happens and to hear your thoughts…

Posted on February 28th, 2011 in Bike Advocacy, bike lanes, Bike paths, Bike rentals, bike share, boston bikes, Hub on Wheels, MBTA | | 2 Comments »

2 Responses to “Digging into some facts”

1. G$ says:

   February 28, 2011 at 3:09 pm

   Crew member? Show some respect, that is St. Patrick to you Bio Bus!

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2. patrick says:

   March 10, 2011 at 12:51 pm

   G$, you are too kind. And cheers to the Bus for the shout out!

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