Citi Bike Share System Becoming More and More Popular

Citi Bike, the city's new bike share system has become more and more popular five weeks after its launch. Although the program initially had problems, "Citi Bike’s 100,000 annual, weekly and daily members “are logging 150,000 trips per week,” according to an article by BikePortland.org. Jason Latty, a representative from Linus Bike, a City Bike designer, comments on this system. “This share system is a great way to get around any city. It is a sustainable, efficient way to get where you need to be. Citi Bike along with all the other bike share systems makes it easy for people to get on a bike and go. This is one system that needs to be adopted all over the world. For those cities that haven’t integrated a bike share program into its public transportation system, hopefully the success of the existing programs will inspire them to hop on the bike share bandwagon.” Linus Bike is a California-based bicycle manufacturer that specializes in creating vintage style city bikes and commuter bikes. Not simply a bicycle company, Linus Bike sells a complete line of accessories for the environmentally conscious and for those who have a fondness for European style bicycles and the great tradition of European cycling.

The images above were taken in front of the James A. Farley Post Office on Eighth Avenue in midtown Manhattan.

Bike Share Program

The city's new bike share program sponsored by Citibank is being launched today. New Yorkers have access to thousands of blue bikes at 330 stations throughout southern Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. The 45-pound bikes feature three gears, a rack and strap on the front to store bags and lights that are activated when the wheels spin, according to Citi Bike's website. Bike share membership costs $95 per year, $25 per week or $9.95 per day for unlimited use provided that each ride is less than 45 minutes, according Citi Bike. While many welcome the idea of the accessibility of bikes for rent, critics worry that the program may lead to an increase in accidents. Pictured above are citi bike stations in front of Grand Central Terminal and at 51st Street and Lexington Avenue.