“Dear PoPville,
The lime saga continues- was just prompted to take a 180 degree selfie to prove I was over 18…. Anyone else getting this out of nowhere?” (more…)
Bikeshare
ICYMI last week: Lime Bikeshare Access Program Increasing Monthly Fee to $30/month
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone noticed in the last week a significant difference in the speed/throttling of limes? (more…)
“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…)
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…)
“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…)
Thanks to Antonio for sharing with us:
“Just spotted Veo’s new cargo e-bike. This could be a game changer for carrying items and getting around the city without a car.”
Could this replace some car trips for you?
photo by Mr.TinMD
Thanks to G. for passing on from Capital Bikeshare:
“To adjust to the rising costs of providing bikeshare in Metro DC, we’ll increase prices on August 1. This will help us maintain our system’s infrastructure including more station upgrades and increased ebike availability.
So, what are the big changes? (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending: “In case anyone gets tired while hiking in Rock Creek, spotted a rogue Capital Bikeshare in the woods. Plenty of charge left on it too!” (more…)
Thanks to Aaron for sending from “near the Pentagon. Gives a whole new meaning to docking your bike.”
Thanks to Parky Park for sharing this fun vid explaining how it works.