Georgia Tech's bike-share program launches
Posted by George Weidman on Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- George Weidman
- ViaCycle's big beefy bikes are built for comfort, with low-riding frames and wide saddles
"A team of about five people and a bicycle showed up in my office," said Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson. "They talked about this idea they had: to create a company that would change the way we think about bike sharing."
That company — which includes several former Tech students — became ViaCycle, which on Tuesday officially kicked off its new high-tech bike-share program that will allow Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff to purchase short-term bike rentals by using their cell phones. It's the latest in a long list of improvements Atlanta's making to serve cyclists
That company — which includes several former Tech students — became ViaCycle, which on Tuesday officially kicked off its new high-tech bike-share program that will allow Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff to purchase short-term bike rentals by using their cell phones. It's the latest in a long list of improvements Atlanta's making to serve cyclists
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