Indianapolis Bike Share Numbers: Some Perspective
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling on Oct 9th, 2014 | 3 comments
The numbers for the first 6 months of the Pacers Bikeshare are in, and the program appears to be a success in comparison to a larger bike share in Denver. These numbers are nice to see, as they show that there is a demand for alternative modes of travel in the downtown area. A successful bikeshare like the one centered around the Indianapolis Cultural Trail will help to encourage future expansion.
However, I do think this data should be read with a bit more caution. Â It does not prove that Indianapolis is a greener city than Denver, as the Indy Star article suggests. Â What it does prove is...
