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Bike Sharing <br />Bike sharing is an innovative approach to urban mobility. Combining the convenience and flexibility <br />of a private vehicle with the accessibility and reliability of public mass transit public bicycles are <br />available on demand - fast and easy access for any trip, without the hassles presented by parking a <br />private car or waiting on a transit timetable. When used in combination with other transportation <br />systems, a shared bike program can reduce the travel time between transit stop and office and easily <br />overcome the distance between residence and shopping center. <br />Benefits of Bike Sharing Programs <br />Fast, flexible and convenient <br />personal transportation for the <br />urban environment. <br />A relatively safe and worry free <br />introduction to cycling for people <br />wishing to change their commute <br />mode. <br />Introduces a low cost, low <br />commitment transportation Figure 2.20: Bike Sharing Programs <br />alternative that enables and <br />encourages multi -modal commutes <br />when combined with mass transit. <br />Quiet, clean use of urban space when substituted for car parking. <br />34 OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan <br />