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> I live in Hangzhou and they are already addressing these problems. For example, there is a network of public bike stations. Do people use these in your exper
by gurkendoktor 12y ago
> I live in Hangzhou and they are already addressing these problems. For example, there is a network of public bike stations.
Do people use these in your experience? I've noticed them pop up all over Germany and then Taiwan too, but I found it hard to spot anyone but tourists riding public bikes. I always wonder if these are simply prestige projects to impress green-minded citizens (like myself).
- skrebbel 12y agoIn the Netherlands, most train stations have a bike station like that, and it seems to be quite a success. 4 years ago, seeing someone on such an "OV-fiets" (public transit bike) was an oddity, now it's very common. Doing the last mile by bike beats buses and trams big time, IMO. No waiting, no sitting next to sweaty people, no thinking, planning - just go. It probably helps that biking is already a strong element of Dutch culture, but if I'm not mistaken the Chinese bike a lot too so I guess it could work just as well.
- MrBuddyCasino 12y agoIn Stuttgart they are actually used a lot, though I think they would get used more if the bikes themselves weren't so hideous. In an age where bikes are the new cars, how can they ignore design?
- abrowne 12y agoThey are used a lot in Minneapolis.
- reedlaw 12y agoYes, they are used a lot. Sometimes a whole station will be empty, but they have staff who help replenish bikes in those cases. Hangzhou is a heavily touristed city and there are a lot more tourists using the bikes around the scenic spots. But I live far away from tourist spots and there are plenty of bike stations around and plenty of people using them.