For #ATPfam, Capital Bikeshare isn't just another red bike. It's a transit system, an easy addition to your commute, your personal ride, a quick option, and a great benefit for employers. So what do you actually know about Capital Bikeshare? Here are 10 facts to get you started.
We use the term “facts” loosely in this blog, but all things read in the next three minutes are true.
Yep, like the big G-Dubs.
"No trip is too small. I often ride it as little as half a mile just because it will save me one to two minutes.” – Jonathan
The system’s hardest working bike—W20167—has a special banner that lets you know you found it! W20167 is also a tweeting machine. #BusyBike
Highly used stations that are empty or full will often be available within five minutes, so you don’t always need to walk to the next nearest dock!
Much like couch surfing, but you don’t have to sleep on a couch. Just dock and undock your bike to restart your free 30-minute ride if you have annual membership.
“Two minutes and 42 seconds! To go 0.44 miles to the dock in front of my BFF’s apartment.” - Keara
Every year during the Cherry Blossom Festival, a lone pink bike called Bike in Bloom, enters the system. ATP fam ran outside our office to snap a picture before it was snatched from the station. But wait, how did we know it was there? We've got friends in high places.
“I live nearly a mile from the closest Metro station. Capital Bikeshare makes it very quick and easy to get to Metro. I could either walk or wait for a bus to get me to a Metro station but bikeshare is significantly faster.” - Brendan
In August, we held our first ever Amazing Commute Race, Capital Bikeshare came in second. First place went to Uber, but our Bikeshare contestant was showered and ready before three other modes made it into the office. Impressive!
Log into your account on CapitalBikeshare.com. In fact, here are ATP’s numbers:
If you want to start biking, you can register online, in person at any Arlington County Commuter Store, or by mail. We can help you if you have any other questions, whether you want a personal membership, or corporate memberships for your employees.
Photo Credit: Sam Kittner/Kittner.com for Arlington Transportation Partners