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Portland Bike Share

Portland inked a deal with Nike to launch the “Biketown” system by July 2016. But the effort to bring bike share to Portland began way back in 2007. We’ve covered every twist and turn. Browse the archives below…

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Reduced fares, cash payment part of new ‘Biketown for All’ program

75 percent off a membership and no bank account needed means more people can ride.

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October 27, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

63 Comments


That one time, when they raced cyclocross on Biketown bikes

The Biketown racers sing this song, doo-dah, doo-dah.

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October 5, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

29 Comments


Portland now using pedal-powered trikes to help rebalance bike share stations

In Portland we use bikes to make sure there are enough bikes for bike share customers.

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September 7, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

60 Comments


Busy in Biketown: Top 10 bike share stations and first month stats

More than $405,000 is not bad for a month’s work.

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August 26, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

53 Comments


The secret to Portland’s bike share success is in the science of behavior change

Say it with me: phe-nom-en-on.

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August 25, 2016

Jessica Roberts

81 Comments


Local company makes tote bag for front basket of Biketown bikes

It’s the “Townie Tote” and it’s the perfect complement to your bike share lifestyle.

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August 8, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

25 Comments


Blazers star CJ McCollum rolls on Biketown (and so have thousands of other people)

Biketown is making “3J” sing in the street.

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July 27, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

23 Comments


Biketown says users will get multiple chances to protect their jury-trial rights

But the company didn’t say it plans to stop quietly prompting all users to waive their rights to a day in court.

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July 22, 2016

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

12 Comments


Over 2,300 trips taken on Biketown bike share in first 24 hours

So far it looks like a strong start for Biketown.

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July 20, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

109 Comments


“This is awesome!” Photos and notes from the Biketown launch event

The pomp and circumstance is out of the way. Let’s ride!

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July 19, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

54 Comments


It’s bike share day in Portland. Here are a few things to expect

Just so you’re not surprised.

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July 19, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

113 Comments


It’s bike share eve in Portland: Tips, new app, latest on parking, and more

Tomorrow at around noon, Bike Town USA becomes Biketown.

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July 18, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

74 Comments


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