A few years ago there was a bike sharing program in Chicago. Then it disappeared. Not exactly sure why, but, I mean, I didn't seem to be that popular.
Then a few weeks ago Divvy happened. I don't know what Divvy is doing differently, but it is a hit. It's everywhere. And I also see their bikes out everywhere (they're easy to spot).
Divvy is the new bike sharing system in Chicago. (They're the blue bikes with lights flashing on the front.)
I haven't rented one myself, as that wouldn't make much sense since I have my own bike, but I heard some renters (they happened to be tourists) say they are definitely meant to be commuter bikes, not road bikes because they're heavy. Which makes sense because that's exactly the market they're going for... commuters. I don't work downtown so I don't know if a lot of commuters are actually using them, but I do know a lot of tourists are using them for sure.
Divvy is operated by Alta Bike Share, Inc., which also runs public bike programs in Washington, D.C., Boston, Chattanooga, and NYC. In Chicago, they put some touches to resonate with Chicagoans (I guess) like making the bikes the same color as the stripes on the Chicago flag.
Have you tried Divvy? If you have, or do, let me know how it goes!
p.s. The main thing bike programs like this and Bobby's Bike Hikes, etc. (I can spot the rentals real easy at this point.) warn me to do is be extra cautious around them. I like that they are experiencing the city in that way, I just try to be extra careful around them since they're learning.
p.p.s. This article definitely offers an interesting perspective if you want to read more.
Then a few weeks ago Divvy happened. I don't know what Divvy is doing differently, but it is a hit. It's everywhere. And I also see their bikes out everywhere (they're easy to spot).
Divvy is the new bike sharing system in Chicago. (They're the blue bikes with lights flashing on the front.)
I haven't rented one myself, as that wouldn't make much sense since I have my own bike, but I heard some renters (they happened to be tourists) say they are definitely meant to be commuter bikes, not road bikes because they're heavy. Which makes sense because that's exactly the market they're going for... commuters. I don't work downtown so I don't know if a lot of commuters are actually using them, but I do know a lot of tourists are using them for sure.
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Divvy is operated by Alta Bike Share, Inc., which also runs public bike programs in Washington, D.C., Boston, Chattanooga, and NYC. In Chicago, they put some touches to resonate with Chicagoans (I guess) like making the bikes the same color as the stripes on the Chicago flag.
Have you tried Divvy? If you have, or do, let me know how it goes!
p.s. The main thing bike programs like this and Bobby's Bike Hikes, etc. (I can spot the rentals real easy at this point.) warn me to do is be extra cautious around them. I like that they are experiencing the city in that way, I just try to be extra careful around them since they're learning.
p.p.s. This article definitely offers an interesting perspective if you want to read more.
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