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Very cool. Like the article points out, a 21st century version of the CityBike found in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and finding its way into NYC

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“similar to bicycle-share programs that have recently popped up in Lyon and Paris, France and other European cites”

recently? about 4 years ago ;)

and it has to have an engine that nobody has to do this stupid walkin anymore. actually can i drive that thing drunk? barhopping with those things might be a lot fun ;)

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Until we levy a comprehensive use-based transit tax on cars in New York, the worst offenders will have no incentive to step out of their cars and onto the sidewalk. The majority of folks clogging the streets of NY choose driving over mass transit because of taste, not practicality.