By goDCgo . on
11/9/2010
 Capital Bikeshare and the other great sustainable transportation modes in our region work together to provide a diverse set of options to residents, employees and visitors. To plan your trip, Capital Bikeshare locations are now located on goDCgo’s interactive map that already offers information on tons of other options like Metro, Circulator and Zipcar. Check it out!
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By goDCgo . on
11/5/2010
Innovation always carries some degree of risk, including the naysayers who inevitably crop up, loudly decrying anything that doesn’t represent the status quo. The District Department of Transportation took a risk when they introduced Capital Bikeshare. Following the lead of some of the most forward-thinking countries in the world—countries which have demonstrated a genuine commitment both to their citizens and to the environment with their bikesharing programs—DDOT put its “money where its mouth is,” so to speak.
Overwhelmingly, Capital Bikeshare has been welcomed by the majority of area residents with enthusiasm, even gratitude. As expected, however, malcontents have emerged here and there to voice concerns ranging from differing perspectives regarding what the District’s priorities should be to arguments bordering on conspiracy theories.
Karina Ricks, Associate Director for DDOT’s Policy, Planning & Sustainability Administration, recently issued a strongly worded statement on DDOT’s blog...
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By goDCgo . on
11/1/2010
Capital Bikeshare was BIZ-AY over the weekend. How do we know? We have cool apps feeding us real-time bike usage information any old time we want it. According to Bike-o-Meter, which compares usage rates of bikesharing systems around the globe, DC was up to around 31% usage at one point on Saturday afternoon during the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. With Metro (along with the rest of DC) completely overwhelmed and setting a record of 825,437 Metrorail trips taken in one day, many people found Capital Bikeshare a welcome alternative. One attendee wrote:
CaBi was great for the rally. After waiting in a…Metro station for about 35 minutes, as packed train after packed train went by, I finally left…and hopped on a CaBi. Spotcycle said there were plenty of racks free around the mall, and indeed, there were. It was nearly effortless…
While Bike-o-Meter is great for when you find yourself feeling inexplicably competitive with, oh say,...
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By goDCgo . on
10/14/2010
There is some very interesting data on Capital Bikeshare usage and demand located here. This great map looks like something CaBi members should check out!
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By goDCgo . on
9/30/2010
 Less than two weeks after the official Capital Bikeshare launch, and we’re already getting some great feedback from people who are taking advantage of DC’s newest transportation option. DC resident Dennis S. offered these glowing comments on ARLnow.com about his experience using the new bike system:
“I have ridden Capital Bikeshare four times in the past week, which is saying a lot, since up until then I had not ridden a bike in about ten years. One of the principal advantages to me is that I can get to work at Court House in about half the time it previously took. Instead of boarding the train at U Street, and having a 45-minute Metro ride, I ride the bike from 14th/U St. to Foggy Bottom (ten minutes in morning...
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By goDCgo . on
9/20/2010
 Today marks the officially launch of the region's new bikesharing system. Capital Bikeshare will provide members with over 1,000 bikes at 100 stations in the District and Arlington County with plans to expand to locations throughout the entire region. The program officially kicked off this morning with a press event, a sea of red bikes, tons of Capital Bikeshare members and dignitaries from both the District and Arlington County.
Capital Bikeshare is still running the Founding Members promotion and offering those who sign up now for an annual membership a black Capital Bikeshare t-shirt and a limited edition key fob. The offer is only available to the first 2,000 members and with the stations now in the ground-- these will go quick! The reduced annual rate of just $50 for the full year also applies. For more information about...
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By goDCgo . on
9/17/2010
Come celebrate the launch of Capital Bikeshare! The District Department of Transportation and Arlington, VA are happy to announce the launch of the largest bikeshare program in the U.S. Please join us for the press conference and inaugural Capital Bikeshare ride.
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Tingey Plaza (behind U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters)
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Capital Bikeshare puts 1,100 bicycles at your fingertips. You can choose from 114 stations across Washington, DC and Arlington, VA and return it to any station near your destination.
More information can be found at www.CapitalBikeshare.com
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By goDCgo . on
8/23/2010
The highly anticipated Capital Bikeshare program is ready to roll! Beginning in early September, you’ll notice new bike stations popping up each week all over the District and Arlington. Our goal: 114 stations and 1,100 bikes available to rent for a small fee to make your quick trips faster, cheaper and better for the environment. And the first 30 minutes are always free!
Be sure to visit www.capitalbikeshare.com to learn more about pricing, map out your closest stations and sign up for your annual membership at a limited-time, introductory offer of just $50. The first 2,000 members will receive a free Capital Bikeshare t-shirt and exclusive black Founding Members key— you’ll be the envy of your friends!
Look for us at events all over DC during September and October, as we go on a whirlwind tour to get the word out about Capital Bikeshare. You can...
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