Even the fair-weather cyclists are starting to emerge. Watch for some commentary about Greenbelt practices in the next few days... currently formulating as I deal with the onslaught of amateurs.
I ventured downstream on the Greenbelt once again a few days ago. Progress is definitely being made on the footings of the new bike/pedestrian bridge. I'll be glad when it's in place.
I haven't heard any updated official announcements in the past month or so, but it seems that the area Bike Share will soon be a reality. (A friend of a friend was just hired to keep the fleet running.) Check out this website - Boise Green Bike. The checkout stations have been determined... the major sponsor (St. Lukes Hospital) is all lined up... fees have been determined. ("Pay as you go" is $4/hour. Monthly memberships are $15, annual memberships are $70... each includes an hour a day.) There is a fairly limited central "hub" - if you venture out of the hub they ding you for another 2 bucks. I'm still somewhat skeptical that Boise's demographics will sustain a bike sharing program, but I might be wrong... and I'm happy that they are starting out fairly modestly, with plans to expand if the need can be proven.
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I am very close to downtown, but always on my bike. I don't think a membership would pay off for me. I did think about becoming a founding member that comes with the free Bern helmet(special Boise Green bike edition). The membership would cost you $100 but you get a $60 helmet with it.
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