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B-Cycle: Large-Scale Bike Sharing System in the US

B-Cycle is the first and largest bike-sharing system in the US, launched on Earth Day 2010. It offers 400 bikes and 40 docking stations in Denver, with real-time availability monitoring on iPhones. This system is designed by Trek and benchmarked against cities like Paris, Barcelona, and Montreal.

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B-Cycle: Large-Scale Bike Sharing System in the US

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  1. B-cycle, LLC Bike Sharing Informational Overview 2011

  2. The 10 Most Innovative Companies in Transportation BY Rachel Z. ArndtMon Mar 14, 2011 05 / B-cycle For bringing the first large-scale bike-sharing system to the U.S. B-Cycle made its debut on Earth Day 2010, bringing 400 bikes to 40 docking stations in Denver. In just one month, more than 3,000 people had used the system. B-cycle now lets users check out bikes with credit cards and monitor real-time availability on iPhones.

  3. 3 Pillars: The B-cycle The B-station The Software Product: what is B-cycle

  4. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  5. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  6. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Front hub generator • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  7. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  8. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  9. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  10. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  11. Designed by Trek for Bike sharing Benchmarked Paris, Barcelona, Montreal The B-cycle • Step-through frame • Adjustable seat • 3-speed Shimano hub • Cable lock with key • Chain and coat guards • Always-on lights • Ride data capture • Basket • Advertising panels

  12. Made in the USA Space efficient Modular/Movable Solar or AC-Powered Redundant Locking System ADA Compliant Wind Tested to 150 Mph The B-station

  13. Single-Sided B-station

  14. Double-Sided B-station

  15. Configurable Design • allow the station to fit the urban landscape • modular station base plates

  16. Where are we? Madison Des Moines Boulder Chicago Washington DC Omaha Denver Louisville Spartanburg San Antonio 2011 Broward Honolulu

  17. Denver 500 Bikes 50 Stations Denver Earth Day Launch

  18. Denver Stats @ 2010 • 102,000+ Checkouts • 1700+ Annual Members • 33,000 Day Passes • 211,000 Miles • 6.3 Million Calories • Average ride = 2 miles • 312,000 C02 avoided • 43% trips replaced car trips

  19. Unique location site Bcycle.com

  20. Individual user Site cycle.com

  21. Mobile Applications • Quick and Easy search capabilities for bike/space availability

  22. Real-Time Bike Locator CMS Customer Service Sign up Billing Credits Maintenance Tracking Mobile Applications Virtual Kiosk GPS Data Reports to the Company: Membership data Utilization Operations Environmental Impact Wellness Impact Aggregate GPS Data Administration

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