Raleigh Finally Approves Bikeshare Program

Raleigh City Council voted Tuesday to adopt a bike rental program downtown and at five university campuses. Supporters say it will improve mobility, encourage healthy lifestyles, and offer a more urban lifestyle.

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March 17, 2016, 7:00 AM PDT

By TacoTodd

Paul Specht reports: "The program will place 300 bicycles for rent at 30 outdoor stations around Raleigh, including N.C. State and Shaw universities, among other locations. Consultants say it will take two years to launch the program, but the city may be able to do it sooner, said Eric Lamb, the city’s transportation planning manager. Tuesday’s vote comes a year after bike share supporters first lobbied for the program to no avail. City Council members last summer excluded the program from this year’s budget, which ends June 30, because of financial concerns."

FULL STORY: Raleigh council adopts bike sharing program

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in The Raleigh News & Observer

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