Baltimore Bike Share (also referred to as Bmore Bikeshare) was a
bicycle sharing system
A bicycle-sharing system, bike share program, public bicycle scheme, or public bike share (PBS) scheme, is a shared transport service where bicycles are available for shared use by individuals at low cost.
The programmes themselves include bo ...
that served the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The system had more than 50 stations, all owned by the Baltimore City government, and operated in a
public–private partnership
A public–private partnership (PPP, 3P, or P3) is a long-term arrangement between a government and private sectors, private sector institutions.Hodge, G. A and Greve, C. (2007), Public–Private Partnerships: An International Performance Revie ...
with Bewegen Technologies and Corps Logistics.
Launched in 2016, Baltimore Bike Share had the largest electrical-assisted cycling (
Pedelec
A Pedelec (from pedal electric cycle) or EPAC (''electronically power assisted cycle''), is a type of low-powered electric bicycle where the rider's pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor. However, unlike some other types of e-bikes, p ...
) fleet in
North America
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.
On August 15, 2018, the Baltimore Bike Share system was cancelled at a cost of $3.2 million and shut down immediately due to on-going problems with the system. Replacing the Baltimore Bike Share are dockless scooters and bicycles from startup companies
Bird
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and
LimeBike
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.
Pricing
Baltimore Bike Share offered four pricing options: ''Founding Member'' ($100.00/year), ''Monthly Pass'' ($15.00/month), ''Go Pass'' ($2.00/trip), and ''Single-Trip''. The first 45 minutes of each ride are included for ''Go Trip'' and ''Single-Trip'' Passholders. Rides that are longer than 45 minutes are subject to extended use charges ($2 per 30 minutes).
Stations
The network included 50 stations in Baltimore City: 22 fixed stations and 28 planned or temporary stations.
Many of these stations were located along
bicycle boulevard
A bicycle boulevard, sometimes referred to as a neighborhood greenway, neighborway, neighborhood bikeway or neighborhood byway is a type of bikeway composed of a low-speed street which has been "optimized" for bicycle traffic. Bicycle boulevar ...
s around the city. Several stations also linked to the transit lines of the
Metro Subway and
Light Rail
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, as well as regional rail lines operated by the
MARC Train and
Amtrak
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.
See also
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Capital Bikeshare
Capital Bikeshare (also abbreviated CaBi) is a bicycle-sharing system that serves Washington, D.C., and certain counties of the Washington metropolitan area, larger metropolitan area. it had 700+ stations and more than 5,400 bicycles. The memb ...
, bicycle sharing system for
Washington, D.C.
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Indego, bicycle sharing system for
Philadelphia
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References
External links
Official website
{{Baltimore Transit
Community bicycle programs
Cycling in Maryland
Transportation in Baltimore
Bicycle sharing in the United States