Pay per use bike system might actually take off!
Montreal launched the first North American Public Bike System, in an effort to fight increasing (and absurd) urban-core traffic.
While other bike share programs across the continent employ a member/owner system, the Public Bike System operates much like a car-sharing company with users paying for the priviledge
The system includes bikes, technical platforms, bike docks, pay stations and proprietary
software that runs it all. The design of the physical components of the system was entrusted to
world-renowned industrial designer Michel Dallaire. The bikes feature clean lines and a sleek look that is carried over to other system components. The bikes are also notable for their sturdiness and safety. The system employs cutting-edge technologies to their best advantage: the entire system is solar-powered and uses wireless communication. All the components are modular and require no permanent installation. With no need for external energy sources, stations can be installed in virtually any location without incurring expensive infrastructure work. Stations can be set up in a matter of minutes, leaving no trace of their presence once they are removed.
User-friendly, the system requires only an access card or credit card with no intermediaries.
For more info go to: http://www.publicbikesystem.com/
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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