Bike-sharing services roll into the U.S. - Going Green- msnbc.com

The idea of being able to quickly swipe your card, grab a bike and then be on your way is pretty attractive idea. Provided the bike hasn't been beaten all to hell and that is enough to return. Many times I'll take Caltrain into SF and then either take a street car/bus/taxi to my destination. The bus and street car don't always drop me exactly where I want to be and the taxi can get pricey. A cheap bike rental would hit the spot!

"Clear Channel Outdoor, an outdoor advertising company, will launch the country’s first bike-share service in Washington, D.C., in mid-May in partnership with the district’s Department of Transportation. SmartBike DC will initially offer annual subscribers access to 100 bikes at 10 stations in the city’s central business district. Other cities, including San Francisco and Chicago, are eager to follow suit."

Bike-sharing services roll into the U.S. - Going Green- msnbc.com