Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Solar powered bike sharing system proposed for Copenhagen

Bicyclus solar-powered bike sharing system in Copenhagen. via psfk.com

Already one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, Copenhagen is used as the setting for an interesting conceptual bike sharing system. Termed “Bicyclus” by Italian designer Stefano Marchetto, the new eco-friendly plan would reuse some 8,000 bikes that are abandoned every year and further facilitate easier commutes for residents through the city.

The Bicyclus idea intends to upgrade the city’s current world-famous bike system run by Bycykelservice.  Since 1995, the city has systematically expanded the number and accessibility of bicycle lanes and routes, making bicycle travel more efficient than using cars or buses.

With Bicyclus, each recycled bike would receive a touchscreen display with information about the city, while the on board computer system would also be equipped to allow Bicyclus bikers to interact. …

A Solar Powered Bike Sharing System

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