SMDJ - Two cities prepped to take e-bike program for a spin
Burlingame, Millbrae set for new transit option, with focus on established parking locations Nicholas Mazzoni Daily Journal staff 7 hrs ag A new electric bike sharing program is set to roll out in Burlingame, with Millbrae also looking to get in on the action. Emily Beach The program would have 200 electric bikes for transit commuters and in-city use and will be a joint collaboration with Millbrae, which will discuss the idea Oct. 11. Users will get discounts if they park the bikes in “preferred zones” that include existing bike racks, corrals and stencil-marked areas in locations around the cities. Locations can be adjusted if needed. Spin was chosen as the e-bike operator. The company proposed a hybrid system with preferred parking zones marked on the app. Spins’ bike racks will also support non-Spin users, according to a staff report. Burlingame Councilmember Emily Beach said she is excited to see the program come to fruition and that it will bring much-needed bike racks to ne...