bike-sharing

Public bicycle rental

Bike-sharing is a system where bicycles are available for short-term public use, typically through automated stations or apps.

Users pick up a bike at one location and return it to another: The city launched a bike-sharing program to reduce traffic congestion.

Also called bikeshare.

systems

docking station

Device connectivity hub

fleet · kiosk · subscription · unlock · checkout · return · rebalancing · hub · smart lock · QR code

urban

commute

Regular work travel

infrastructure · lane · downtown · public transport · congestion · parking · accessibility · mobility · streetscape · pedestrian

equipment

pedal-assist

Motor augments cycling effort

  • basketWoven carrying vessel
  • lockMechanism requiring a key
  • GPSSatellite-based location technology

helmet · fender · chain guard · lights · reflector · adjustable seat · puncture-resistant · step-through · tandem · maintenance

sustainability

emissions

Substances released into air

pollution · climate · car-free · sustainable · environment · reduction · low-impact · clean energy · conservation · renewable

programs

Divvy

Split among people

  • SpinCalculated bias in presentation
  • LyftRide-summoning service
  • docklessNot tethered to berths

public-private · pilot · launch · expansion · sponsor · municipal · nonprofit

Categories
Opposites
ownership model

bike-sharingcar ownership

Legally having a vehicle

individual ownership

vehicle type in sharing economy

bike-sharingcar-sharing

Shared vehicle service

ride-hailing · Uber · Lyft · Zipcar · car rental

environmental impact of transport

bike-sharinggas-guzzler

Low-mileage vehicle

private jet

Family

share, bike, shared, sharing, bicycle, shareholder

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G