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Forum: Northeast
06-27-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

The army behind Capital Bikeshare?s rebalancing -...

The army behind Capital Bikeshare?s rebalancing - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dr-gridlock/wp/2013/08/02/the-army-behind-capital-bikeshares-rebalancing/)

This says that...
Forum: Northeast
06-27-14, 01:53 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I've wondered if there is some way Citibikes can...

I've wondered if there is some way Citibikes can "crowdsource" the rebalancing.

Suppose they offered to pay $X to ride a bike from a crowded station to an empty station .

The way it might...
Forum: Northeast
06-26-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

Spent most of a week in NYC just now, dropped in...

Spent most of a week in NYC just now, dropped in on Tom, and rode the Citibikes. I live in Portland, but have a Citibikes subscription. For the 4-5 times a year I'm in NYC, the taxi savings more...
Forum: Northeast
11-02-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I think they move stations as needed for...

I think they move stations as needed for construction or special events. Any chance this move was NY Marathon-related?
Forum: Northeast
10-20-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

Have they lowered the annual membership price...

Have they lowered the annual membership price from $95?
Forum: Northeast
09-24-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

No, I missed that. I was thinking it would be...

No, I missed that. I was thinking it would be interesting to see where a Citibike goes during a month. They have GPS so presumably they can be tracked.

I was also reading that the operators...
Forum: Northeast
09-24-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

Back in NYC and using the Citibikes again this...

Back in NYC and using the Citibikes again this week. Despite living in Portland OR, I'm actually getting my money's worth out of my Citibikes membership!

Here is a question for those who know the...
Forum: Northeast
09-09-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

Hope they get the rebalancing issue improved,...

Hope they get the rebalancing issue improved, especially the full docks. It is a great system and I imagine the initial success was bigger than expected.

I was reading that bikeshare systems...
Forum: Northeast
09-05-13, 06:49 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I think (some of) the Citibikes are wobbly and...

I think (some of) the Citibikes are wobbly and slow because of (some of) the riders on them. I've found the bikes plenty fast enough for the congestion they are ridden in, and they are as stable as...
Forum: Northeast
09-04-13, 01:59 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I've read some suggestions that Citibikes could...

I've read some suggestions that Citibikes could turn to crowd sourcing for help in rebalancing. Various schemes have been floated, but the basic idea is offering inducements for people to ride...
Forum: Northeast
09-03-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

To regular Citibikes users, how well do you think...

To regular Citibikes users, how well do you think the system is doing on rebalancing?

I'm in NYC this week and, around 9:45 am in the Columbus Circle area, couldn't find any available bikes. ...
Forum: Northeast
06-25-13, 03:01 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I signed up for the annual pass, and am waiting...

I signed up for the annual pass, and am waiting for my plastic key thingy to arrive. Hope it shows up before my next biz trip to NYC.
Forum: Northeast
06-16-13, 06:04 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I think mis-use is also a concern.

I think mis-use is also a concern.
Forum: Northeast
06-15-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I came up with a WAG of $15MM/yr to run Citibike,...

I came up with a WAG of $15MM/yr to run Citibike, based on 200 lower-paid employees and guessing 30 higher-paid employees plus rebalancing vehicles and renting a central facility.

I then found...
Forum: Northeast
06-15-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I am curious if anyone has information about...

I am curious if anyone has information about Citibike's projected operating expenses and revenue, and what sort of ridership it needs to reach to be financially viable?

I know the system is...
Forum: Northeast
06-13-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 134,423
Posted By jyl

I've been using Citibike NYC this week while in...

I've been using Citibike NYC this week while in midtown on business. I love it. Have not encountered a problem so far, knock wood. I come to NYC several times a year and am thinking about buying...
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