The simple life of free-range bike racks on street corners is meeting its demise as cyclists opt for 
membership in "bikestations" that offer secure locations, a place to change, and access to metro. That, at least, is the thought behind the newest addition to Washington's ascendant bike-commuter culture, the bikestation at Union Station, now accepting membership and scheduled to open in the beginning of October.The station can hold up to 100 bikes in its 1,600 s.f. of space on the west side of Union Station; think bike rental and repair, changing rooms, lockers and security, all in one space. The station will be staffed 66 hours a week, but is accessible by members 24/7 with a security card.
According to a press release from DC Department of Transportation, membership rates are $96 per year or $30 a month, plus a $20 annual administration fee. Cyclists can register at bikestation.com or check out bikeandroll.com for more information.
5 comments:
so this whole thing could net less than $12,000 per year?
sorry, gross less than $12,000
Membership is not the only revenue source. They are offering rentals. So tourists or commuters can rent bikes there as well. Hourly rates start at $10 and daily rates start at $25 ranging to $70. Rates are available here: http://www.bikeandroll.com/washingtondc/dcbikerentals.html
Anon (1 and 2) - Paying the yearly fee does not mean you are the sole person with access to one of the bikes out of the total number available.
Anyone who bikes in this city has a death wish. It's dangerous enough to drive in D.C. And now this company is going to encourage TOURISTS to bike in the streets?
Oh, boy....
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