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A few ideas

Not designed for commuters? In fact, by lightening traffic on roads and rails at peak hours, this system aids not only cyclists but many others for whom capacity is freed at peak hours in peak directions. Not sure how to quantify, but this capacity is precious and bikeshare commutes contribute to many commutes.

Like many DC residents, I live uphill and work downhill. The system enables asymmetrical ride patterns my own bike cannot: sometimes one way, more often ride downhill and combine rail and bike to return.

Let's explore (really explore, more than a single contest) carrots to encourage the desired behavior before we move to sticks, shall we? There must be half a dozen different experiments that could yield some actual data upon which to base a decision. If, a year on, the problem isn't getting better, then perhaps it's time to explore disincentives.

Last, a little perspective: yes, the frustrations are real, but show me a commuting mode without frustrations and I'll show you a retiree's system...like the folks that complain about Metrorail, Capital Bikeshare is a treasure that could stand refinements. Compare it with any other system in North America and it merits great respect...

by Kim T on Jun 6, 2011 11:51 pm • link • report

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