Roanoke Launches a New Bikeshare System

Bikeshare isn't just for the country's largest cities anymore.

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May 28, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


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Tiffany Holland reports on the launch of a new bikeshare system in Roanoke, Virginia earlier this week.

"Ten bike stations are now scattered around the city, each with five bikes available for rent. RIDE Solutions, a local transportation agency, recruited Massachusetts-based startup Zagster to implement the program," writes Holland. "While most bike share programs are in large cities, Zagster specializes in bringing them to mid-size cities, building the bikes and then contracting with area businesses for upkeep to help keeps prices low."

The article includes more details about the planning and political process that birthed the new bikeshare system. Information about pricing is also included. 

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in The Roanoke Times

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