The crew from NYC-based Streetfilms has published a good overview of the recently launced SmartBike DC bike-sharing system.
With bike-sharing still in the plans for Portland, it’s worth keeping tabs on how things go in D.C.
As for Portland’s plans, here’s a little update on where things stand.
The bike-sharing idea originated in Commissioner Adams’ office but it has now been re-assigned to a staffer at PDOT’s Transportation Options division. The staffer in charge of the project tells me he’s currently, “researching and evaluating international and national bike
sharing systems”. He says he’s also delving into the boarding rates of TriMet and Portland Streetcar in the Central City to “help gauge our potential market”.
PDOT is also exploring other issues like right-of-way constraints, liability, safety, and various cost vs. revenue models. All this work is part of their plan to issue a revised Request For Proposals (RFP). No date has been set for the new RFP.
Learn more about how Washington D.C.’s system works in the video below: