iBikeShare Overview: What is Bike-Sharing?
Bike sharing is an urban bike station program popular in many European countries. Simply put, it allows affordable convenient access to a fleet of bikes available on
demand for short-term use through monthly or annual memberships. The goal is to support alternative forms of transportation, reduce traffic and parking congestion,
encourage exercise, and improve air quality. Programs also strengthen communities through the common goal of responding to global warming in a forward-thinking and
environmentally conscious manner. It's a simple solution with a far-reaching impact.
Benefits:
- Encourages an active lifestyle and brings the community together
- Encourages environmental stewardship
- Promotes cycling as a convenient mode of transportation
- Eases traffic congestion and parking demands by reducing the number of short trips by car
- Enhances exposure to local businesses through new advertising opportunities and encouraging local shopping
- Provides opportunity for communities to earn LEEDS points
- Provides alternate transportation during major public events
Global Impact:
- Reduces toxic emissions
- Produces a measurable reduction of our carbon footprint
- Improves air quality: An estimated 98,000 lbs of CO2 production is averted annually by riding a bike instead of driving a car
- Conserves natural resources: The US could save 462 million gallons of gas a year by increasing cycling from 1% to 1.5% of all trips
Who BIXI bike sharing system is for:
- Bike-friendly or coastal communities
- Environmentally-conscious areas
- Cities committed to reducing traffic and parking congestion
- Areas encouraging local shopping
- Communities interested offering unique advertising opportunities for local businesses
- Areas engaged in efforts to minimize negative impact of tourism
How BIXI bike sharing system works:
How do I rent the bikes?
How do I rent the bikes?
BIXI bike sharing system allows you to rent a bike for a few hours at a time for a nominal fee. By paying a small annual membership fee, each pre-authorized rider is able to rent
an iBike at any kiosk location within the community. Registration for membership will be available online and at various vendor locations throughout the Newport
Beach area. Swipe your card . . . Unleash . . . And Ride! It's that simple.
Do I need to return the bike to the same kiosk where I checked out the iBike?
The beauty of this bike share program is that bikes can be conveniently returned to any iBike share kiosk within the community.
What are its various uses?
The iBike is for daily or sporadic mobility, short errands, or even the weekend leisurely ride. One way use and the ability to return the bike at any BIXI bike sharing system
kiosk location is a part of its appeal and convenience.