Bike Share in Waterloo Region

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Dropbike has been selected to run a bikeshare pilot project in Waterloo region. See the P&W agenda for next week here starting on Page 40.

Excellent!  Some additional detail from the agenda:

Dropbike is dockless bikesharing system based in Toronto and launched in 2017. They are currently in operation in Kingston, Toronto, and Montreal. Bikes are unlocked through the use of a smartphone, and do not require physical docking infrastructure. Designated parking areas are delineated using geofencing, and users are incentivized to return their bikes to these parking havens. This is intended to minimize the issues of dockless bikes obstructing public spaces. Dropbike proposes to assume CAB’s existing station footprint (pending agreement with impacted parties) and work with staff from the municipalities and the Region to identify additional parking havens. Users must pay a $50 deposit and are charged $1/hour. Memberships are also available. Dropbike will be hiring local staff to manage operations and services bikes