Streetfilms

Listen up NYC...launch big, ya hear? DC did it first, but we can do it bigger and better. Let's get on it...Bike Share for NYC!

And one more thing, the Streetfilms crew sure did get hooked up with some sweet looking patriotic helmets for their ride in the nation's capital.

Are these things located at transport hubs?

Bring your own helmet and lock? Are you kidding? This is the equivalent of telling Zip car users to bring their own seatbelts or airbags, though of course I agree that helmets should not be mandatory.

Regarding the 18 and over requirement, it seems like getting people at 15 would be a great way to get them out of the driver's seat before they get in it. C'mon lawyers, can't you arrange something?

Also, wondering what Clear Channel is getting out of this... in particular any automobile advertisement opportunities.

Very cool! Though it may not, in fact, be the first of its kind, as my city, Fort Collins, Colorado, started up their own Bike Library in April, and has 81 bikes available for FREE! ... http://www.fcbikelibrary.org/

What a great idea, I hope this catches on!
Angela

Do they have any tandems available ?

I saw this when I was in D.C. this past March and was pretty interested.  I did a quick Google search and I'm thrilled to report the amount of bikes available has increased to 1,100, and the city now offers many more stations.  It's also changed from Clear Channel's management to the new name: Capital Bikeshare.