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Ford, in collaboration with Motivate, is launching Ford GoBike – a
regional bike-share network designed to enhance sustainable
transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area
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Beginning tomorrow, Ford GoBike is expanding the area’s existing
bike-share program to 546 stations and 7,000 bikes – serving San
Francisco, San Jose and East Bay; riders can access GoBike through the
FordPass™ app
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Designed for the hilly urban environment of San Francisco, Ford
GoBikes are built to be comfortable and easy to ride
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SAN FRANCISCO -- (Business Wire)
Ford’s commitment to work with cities to improve transportation with
more accessible, affordable and sustainable mobility services takes a
big leap forward with the expansion of the San Francisco Bay Area’s
bike-share program. In collaboration with Motivate, the global leader in
bike-share technology, Ford GoBike begins rolling out on city streets
tomorrow.
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Ford, in collaboration with Motivate, is launching Ford GoBike – a regional bike-share network designed to enhance sustainable transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area. (Photo: Business Wire)
Despite the area’s infamous hills, bicycles are the fastest-growing mode
of transportation there, with usage surging 184 percent between 2006 and
2015, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. In
fact, the number of people in the city commuting to work on bikes nearly
doubled, according to U.S. Census Bureau. It’s not hard to imagine why –
bikes are a fun way to get around while getting a little exercise, too.
“At Ford, we understand it takes working together with cities to address
their unique set of transportation challenges to help reduce
congestion,” said John Kwant, vice president, City Solutions, Ford Smart
Mobility. “Ford GoBike represents a strong collaboration between
Motivate and the communities in the Bay Area, as all parties reinforce
their commitment to help the city thrive with more sustainable mobility
options like Ford GoBike.”
In September, Ford announced its commitment to develop public-private
partnerships with cities around the world to combat the growing strain
on transportation infrastructure as populations increase. Ford created
City Solutions, a team dedicated to working with cities to help address
traffic congestion issues and help people move more easily.
Along with bikes and other transportation options such as the
crowd-sourced shuttle service Chariot, Ford is expanding the types of
solutions it offers to make it easier for residents and visitors to get
around the city.
Ford and Motivate began working with local officials, community groups,
civic associations and others to determine GoBike specifications and
station locations for the Bay Area. A Ford GoBike is specifically
designed to more easily navigate the hills of San Francisco. Its sturdy
aluminum frame offers a stable ride, while the adjustable, padded saddle
seat is intended to provide comfort for any rider and is rain-resistant,
as is the brake system contained within the frame. The bikes also
feature a continuous variable hub providing a wide gear range, allowing
riders to choose the right level of resistance from the Mission Flats to
the Oakland Hills and everywhere in between. Puncture-resistant tires
will remain inflated, and multiple motion-activated lights make riders
visible at night.
By the end of this summer there will be 3,500 of these bikes available
throughout San Francisco, East Bay and San Jose – and by the end of next
year the region will have 546 stations and 7,000 bikes, making Ford
GoBike the nation’s second-largest bike-share program.
Want to ride our bicycle? Here’s how
Finding and renting a GoBike is easy. Become a member by registering at Ford
GoBike.com or simply walk up to a station and rent a bike. And, if
smartphone apps are your thing, there are a couple of other options.
FordPass™ users can find a GoBike via the FordPass
app, which serves as Ford’s platform for future mobility solutions.
Already, FordPass allows people to reserve and pay for parking in select
cities so they don’t need to waste time searching for a place to park.
They can also lock, unlock and start a vehicle equipped with SYNC®
Connect through a tap on their smartphone.
Now, the 650,000 FordPass members in the United States will see Ford
GoBike as an option in the app when they are in the Bay Area since the
feature is location-based and pops up on the phone’s screen making it
easy to find and rent a bike.
If you plan to use GoBike frequently – say, you’re looking to commute to
work through the service – the launch of a dedicated Ford
GoBike app will enable riders to find the nearest bike and docking
station, purchase passes and save their favorite stations. The app will
also send notifications about your rides. A timer keeps track of the
time for your current ride to ensure you stay within your rental period,
and provides Ford GoBike members with stats such as number of miles
ridden on a trip.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan.
The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of
Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury
vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company
and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous
vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000
people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and
Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
About Motivate
Motivate, the global leader in bike share, operates tens of thousands
of bikes across four continents. Led by an executive team with deep
experience at the highest levels of public transportation and
technology, the company is relentlessly focused on innovation and has a
proven business model to manage complex operations and logistics. A
vertically integrated company, Motivate is leading the way on the design
and deployment of the next generation of bike share technology. Motivate
works in closely with governments and communities to implement bike
share systems that meet the unique needs of cities. Motivate systems,
including Citi Bike, Divvy, Capital Bikeshare, Hubway, BIKETOWN and Ford
GoBike, are responsible for over 80 percent of bike share trips annually
in the U.S. Learn more at: motivateco.com
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video, visit www.media.ford.com.
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