With increasing urbanization, the challenges of urban mobility and equitable access to essential services such as health, employment and education are becoming crucial. These challenges require solutions to ensure that everyone has easy access to essential services. In the United States, where disparities are significant, micromobility can have a major impact on social inclusion.
Lire la suiteThe United States, the world's 4th largest country in terms of surface area and the world's 1st largest power, is a country with a long history of mobility. There has always been a need to innovate in terms of transport, in order to go further and faster. So, in today's context of urgent climate change and increasing urban density, how can we make the last mile by bike part of American life?
Lire la suiteAt a time when sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions are at the heart of urban concerns, bike-share in the United States is transforming the transportation landscape. In 2023, more than 157 million bikes were used, demonstrating their growing integration into communities' sustainable mobility strategies. But what are the realities behind these promising figures? This article explores the current state, challenges and future of bike sharing in North America, offering a comparative analysis with Europe to outline the prospects for this rapidly expanding mode of transport.
Lire la suiteIn the dynamic sector of micromobility in cycling, increasing female representation is crucial to overcoming systemic barriers and encouraging equity. It is vital to promote the integration and enhancement of women in leadership and development positions. Recent debates at the Velo City 2024 show, in particular the "Women in Cycling: Bring diversity to the bike sector" conference, have highlighted this issue, underlining the importance of diversifying viewpoints in the industry.
Lire la suiteE-bikes are growing in popularity and use in major cities such as New York and Vancouver, and in smaller towns such as Omaha and Lincoln. In Vancouver, the introduction of e-bikes has helped to push the number of annual trips past the one million mark for the first time in 2023. In New York, almost half of the trips made with the Citi Bike system are made on e-bikes, which make up only 20% of the total fleet.
Lire la suitePhiladelphia, the first capital of the United States, now offers its residents an extensive network of bike paths, as well as a system of 2,400 self-service bicycles and 250 stations.
Lire la suiteAspen, located in the mountains of Colorado, is famous for its stunning landscapes and commitment to environmental protection. It’s a popular destination for winter sports, but also for cycling, thanks to its extensive network of bike trails, including the remarkable 42 km Rio Grande Trail.
Lire la suiteOn 20 and 21 March, the Qucit team travelled to Paris to attend the Autonomy 2024 conference !
Lire la suiteThe City of Long Beach delegates the operation of the Long Beach Bike Share system to Pedal Movement. To offer a quality service, each bike is equipped with adjustable saddles, lights, bells and integrated GPS since spring 2023.
Lire la suiteSingapore is a great place to cycle! Discover one of the bike sharing systems of the city-state : Anywheel!
Lire la suiteGdańsk is one of the most bike-friendly cities in Poland, and cycling has become part of the local culture. To further promote bicycle use, the metropolises of Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot have recently developed a new system: MEVO!
Lire la suiteMadrid is the capital of Spain and the country's largest city, with a population expected to exceed 3 million by 2023. Discover its new bike-sharing system, Bicimad!
Lire la suiteFrom September 19 to 22, the Qucit team travelled to Canada to attend the NASBA 2023 conference!
Lire la suiteDiscover the city of Valladolid's brand-new, modern and sustainable "Biki" bike-sharing system, managed by operator Movus and assisted by Qucit Bike!
Lire la suiteThe choice between mechanical and electric bikes to create a shared bike system in a city depends on several factors. Qucit takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of these two types of system.
Lire la suiteIn Europe, more and more local authorities are equipping themselves with shared cargo bike systems to offer their residents low-carbon modes of transport. In this article, Qucit takes a look at the development of these services and explains why!
Lire la suiteIn this article, Qucit discusses the importance of station maintenance to the successful operation of a bike share system.
Lire la suiteMarseille, the second largest city in France, recently renewed its bike sharing system.
Discover the new shared bikes in this city!
Lire la suiteIn Italy, the number of micro-mobility systems is constantly increasing: +25% between 2020 and 2021! In this article, Qucit explores the reasons for the growth of shared micro-mobility in Italy!
Lire la suiteBetween plains and mountains, Brescia is the second city of Lombardy in Italy. Discover its bike sharing system set up 15 years ago!
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