Bikeshare

“Capital Bikeshare E-bike Hit and Run”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Tuesday my car was struck by a Capital Bikeshare E-bike rider while it was parked in front of my home. These are big heavy bikes, so it smashed the taillight and scratched the side of the car. The bike was also significantly damaged and abandoned in front of our car. I am surprised the person was able to walk away. I have security camera footage of the incident and the rider appeared to be a young teenager, presumably under the age to rent an e-bike per Capital Bikeshare’s policy.

I reached out to Lyft (the operator of Capital Bikeshare) to discuss the incident and (more…)

Dock Blocked? “Capital Bikeshare members can park ebikes near full or nearly full docking stations for free.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

Thanks to Emily for writing in, “normally there’s a fee for “bad parking” (locking the bike to a bike rack, leaving it on the sidewalk). If the intended dock is full, you can leave it parked “badly” with no additional fee” and passing on from Capital Bikeshare yesterday:

“Rolling up to a full station at the end of a ride can throw off your whole flow. You’ve arrived at your destination, but now you’re circling the block, trying to figure out where to lock up to avoid the out-of-station fee. You told us you needed more flexibility, so we built a better way to wrap up your ride.

A new perk, just for members.

Starting today, Capital Bikeshare members can park ebikes near full or nearly full docking stations for free.
Here’s how it works (more…)

Lime Bikeshare Access Program Increasing Monthly Fee to $30/month

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear Lime Access Member,

As we move into Fall, we wanted to connect with our valued riders with some important updates. Every ride you take helps transform how people move throughout our cities, connecting communities and creating more livable urban spaces for everyone.

To continue growing the Lime Access program and provide more value to our community, we will be updating the monthly fee to $30 starting October 30, 2025. This fee unlocks unlimited free Lime Access trips all month long.”

“Dear PoPville,

When the scooter/bikeshare company Lime first set up operations in D.C., it was required (alongside other micromobility companies) to make various affordances in order to earn the right to park its vehicles on city sidewalks, including operating a low-income program offering affordable rides to people who make 200% or less of the federal poverty line. (more…)

Capital Bikeshare is 15 Years Old – “riders have taken more than 50 million trips”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, the Bowser Administration is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Capital Bikeshare (CaBi), a first-of-its-kind bikeshare system in the nation. Since opening on September 20, 2010, CaBi has transformed how residents, workers, and visitors navigate the District, promoting healthier and greener transportation options at affordable prices. The system remains the largest municipality-owned bikeshare in the United States.

“Capital Bikeshare has become an essential part of how people move around the District and the region,” said District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Sharon Kershbaum. “Over 15 years, CaBi has grown from a small pilot program to a world-class bikeshare system, connecting residents to jobs, schools, parks, and cultural destinations. We’re proud to continue investing in bikeshare so more people can enjoy safe, affordable, and accessible ways to travel.”

CaBi began as a partnership between the District of Columbia and Arlington County, VA, as a successor to SmartBike DC, launched in 2008. Starting with 49 stations and 400 bikes, the system has grown to more than 800 stations and 8,000 bikes across eight jurisdictions in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The CaBi program is administered by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) through a contract with Lyft.

To date, riders have taken more than 50 million trips. (more…)

“anyone know why the Capital Bikeshare station on 20th St between P and O St NW isn’t working?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone know why the Capital Bikeshare station on 20th St between P and O St NW isn’t working? I haven’t been able to dock or take a bike from this station for over a week, and I’ve seen others have trouble. It doesn’t show up on the app anymore (pic attached), even though there are about 20 bikes there.”

Ed. Note: In happier bikeshare news m. sends us yesterday: (more…)

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