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Bike-sharing program hits the US

The Velib program which started in Paris summer 2007 has proven successful and a sister program is about to launch in Washington DC.

Starting next month, people in Washington DC will be able to rent a bicycle day and night with the swipe of a membership card.

A new public-private venture called SmartBike DC will make 120 bicycles available at 10 spots in central locations in the city. The automated program, which district officials say is the first of its kind in the nation, will operate in a similar fashion to car-sharing programs like Zipcar. The Velib program which started in Paris summer 2007 has proven successful and a sister program is about to launch in Washington DC. ... more

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