BGuthrie Photos: DC -- Bike Sharing

DC -- Bike Sharing:

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. BSHARE_210122_04.JPG: Bike rack outside of the Quaker Welcome Center
2. BSHARE_210122_12.JPG: Bike rack @ Eastern Market
3. BSHARE_210303_27.JPG: Rentable bikes in the future are supposed to have a way to secure them to poles and such so they're not just dumped on street corners.
4. BSHARE_210303_65.JPG: A new Skip Now powered by Helbiz
5. BSHARE_210303_69.JPG: $1 to unlock , then just $0.30/min
6. BSHARE_210307_01.JPG: Enjoy a ride Get $5 in ride credit Promo Code Freefive New Users Only Spin
7. BSHARE_210307_20.JPG: What Spin is doing * Spin has increased the frequency with which we disinfect our scooters. Every time a scooter enters the warehouse, the upper mast and handlebars are disinfected. * All employees are required to wear gloves whenever they are handling scooters. * All high-traffic surfaces, in both Spin warehouses and out in the field, must be cleaned daily with disinfectant.
8. BSHARE_210319_04.JPG: This guy was servicing the rental scooters
9. BSHARE_210320_04.JPG: Note that the bikes are locked to the bikestands
10. BSHARE_210403_06.JPG: Lime e-scooter rentals From https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/116120/lime-e-moped/ Lime launches e-mopeds in Washington DC and Paris Lime is set to launch electric mopeds to go alongside its scooter and bike offerings in Washington DC and Paris, which it says are perfect for longer journeys. Lime, one of the world's leading operators of shared electric vehicles, today announced it will add electric mopeds to its growing platform of e-bikes and e-scooters. Lime says its mopeds will enable riders to make any urban trip with safe, affordable and sustainable light electric vehicles via the Lime app. Lime aims to introduce mopeds in a handful of cities early this spring, with Paris and Washington DC being the first cities to pilot the service in the coming months. Lime's addition of mopeds means it will now offer three shared electric vehicles on its platform. The Lime moped will, according to the operator, compliment its e-bikes and e-scooters, and are ideal for longer-distance trips between two-to-five miles. "The addition of electric mopeds to our fleet of e-bikes and e-scooters is another major step in our goal of ensuring access to affordable, carbon-free shared transportation in cities around the world" said Wayne Ting, CEO of Lime.
11. BSHARE_210403_15.JPG: I should point out that the e-moped was parked in a lane where parking was prohibited.
12. BSHARE_210412_15.JPG: This truck was servicing some of the Lime scooters.
13. BSHARE_210426_05.JPG: I'm also running into more people driving these electric hoverboard things. I talked to someone at the National World War I Memorial about the one he and his companion were riding. He said the main ones were all made by a company named OneWheel ( https://onewheel.com/products/xr ). He said he had heard some places rented them but most of the ones he knew of were user-owned. I asked how much they cost. There are two models. The cheapest is the Pint which costs from $950 and up. Its range is 6-8 miles, reaches 16 mph, weighs 23 pounds, and takes two hours to charge (50 minutes if you spring for the Ultracharger). But he clearly thought that model was crap. The one they were riding was the XR which costs $1,799. Its range is 12-18 miles, reaches 19 mph, weighs 27 pounds, and takes 60 minutes to charge ("with hypercharger -- 110 minutes with home charger"). The website lists accessories. The XR Home Hypercharger is $210. The Pint Ultracharger is $110. I love how they had to come up with two different names to indicate fast charger. I didn't know there was a difference between "ultra" and "hyper" but according to https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-differences-between-ultra-hyper-and-super , it goes super --> ultra --> hyper so OneWheel got it right. I have no idea if there's something beyond hyper which may cause problems if they introduce another model ("super hypercharger"?). There is a OneWheel app of course. It connects your Apple/Android to your board over Bluetooth and warns you of things like low batteries, battery overcharge alerts, "point of no return" (you've exceeded half of the battery charge so good luck getting home), etc. The guy was excited by the thing. He said the wheel was a go-cart wheel (I'm not sure why that warranted mention). To go, you put your feet on both sides of the wheel and go. He admitted it was heavy but said he had never had to carry it home after running out of juice -- instead he carries a recharger in his backpack on every trip. He said as far as he knew, the device was allowed everywhere including around national memorials. He said he was former military and he obeys rules so he checked for restrictions and didn't find any. He said though that, again, as a former military, he would never ride it into a war memorial. Keep in mind he said this while he was talking to me from the middle of the National World War I Memorial. Afterward, I asked the ranger about whether they were allowed. She said she didn't know but both of us thought the "no motorized vehicles" restriction covered this sort of thing.
14. BSHARE_210517_06.JPG: Download to ride Lime
15. BSHARE_210517_19.JPG: Revel Download and GO
16. BSHARE_210523_01.JPG: Don't block the ramp, be a champ. Bird
17. BSHARE_210523_13.JPG: I also noticed an abandoned handicap scooter in the crosswalk. It was marked "AAMCO ValueShopper". Seeing it raised more questions than answers. I couldn't imagine those things just being left there but I also didn't imagine there was much of a market for them as bike-share devices.
18. BSHARE_210605_01.JPG: Carsharing... ... a network of privately owned vehicles, rented by the hour or day that provides the mobility of a car without the expense and hassle of ownership. www.ddot.dc.gov/carshare The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is committed to reducing congestion and parking problems with innovative transportation options, like carsharing.
19. BSHARE_210605_05.JPG: Free2Move
20. BSHARE_210605_13.JPG: ZipCar
21. BSHARE_210620_05.JPG: Helbiz Love in Love
22. BSHARE_210620_12.JPG: Respect the rules * Speed limit 15 mph [the limit was 10 mph on the device I rented] * No double riding * Follow all traffic rules * Must be over 18 to ride * Wear a helmet [!] * Drive on the sidewalk * Park responsibly * Use hand-sanitizer (attached) before and after riding * Maintain at least 6-ft social distance * Wear a mask Download the app The City belongs to us all. Ride Responsibly. Helbiz
23. BSHARE_210620_14.JPG: These look like they are InMotion SoloWheel Glide 2 models. They cost $699 From https://www.myinmotion.com/blogs/news/electric-unicycle-buying-guide-2019-which-wheel-is-right-for-you V5F / Glide 2 Champion Of Portability, Lowest Price Point Glide 2 Product Page Looking for something ultra-portable? V5F is the smallest electric unicycle InMotion makes, but the 14" tire is still large enough to offer a very smooth ride. This model also offers the most affordable entry-point into our world of electric unicycles, and for many, the speed and range is perfectly adequate for their needs. Others may eventually wish to upgrade to V8 or V10 for more range and speed after the initial learning phase. However, in urban environments where portability is king and the V5F serves as a last-mile solution, it's hard to beat this small form factor. While the power, range, and speed are noticeably less compared to InMotion's larger models, it is still very capable of providing a safe and stable ride for adults within our payload guidelines. With the same safety warning system of it's two bigger siblings, V5F will let you know when you are pushing the limits of the hardware, but riders should always remember it's still possible to overpower the system if caution is not taken in riding habits. Payload Recommendation: Structural support is rated up to 260lbs by InMotion, but for payloads of 180lbs or more, we recommend V8 or V10 - especially in challenging environments such as hill climbing or colder ambient temperatures.
24. BSHARE_210705_11.JPG: According to https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/dc-council-to-take-final-vote-on-new-e-scooter-regulations/2020/10/19/660f5cce-121f-11eb-bc10-40b25382f1be_story.html , the D.C. Council back in October approved legislation allowing the number of vehicles to increase -- where before 7,000 scooters and 4,000 e-bikes were allowed, by October 1, 2023, 20,000 would be allowed -- but also required that "services provide a way for the devices to be locked to racks or poles." That requirement goes into effect on October 1, 2021.
25. BSHARE_210815_01.JPG: I talked to this guy about his powered unicycle. I don't remember the brand of the unit.
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