Tourists are making the most use of the free initiative, but the program hopes locals soon see the benefits of cycling as a sustainable and healthy transportation option.
In a wide-open city such as Chicago, with so many scenic attractions, this bike-sharing program is bound to be very popular with tourists and locals alike.
Similar to New York, bike-sharing systems offer an attractive transit option for the cities’ large tourism population, making it an investment that benefits locals and visitors alike.
NYC’s bike share will be a fantastic opportunity for locals and tourists alike. The only danger in the new system are safety issues, which are likely to arise on main roads and crowded bike lines.
Despite fewer attendees expected than the 2009 inauguration, there will still be a lot of walking involved no matter how visitors and capital residents get to the mall.
The NYC bike-sharing program could be a great alternative for tourists trying to get around the city, although they should aware of the traffic dangers.
D.C.'s share program works because both filled a hole in the city's transportation network and it appeals to locals and visitors in a way few other programs do.
New Yorkers took their old bikes to the repair shop and rode to work -- thanks to Bloomberg push for more bike lanes -- or used Zipcar, which happily accepted empty gas tanks in return for the uptick in traffic.
The CycleTracks app aims to improve cycling conditions on commonly ridden routes throughout the city to improve bikers’ trips and encourage drivers to trade fuel for pedals.