![]() ![]() The amount cited (under 500k) is a minuscule sum for a network of its size and is less than a penny per city resident. How about we stop building all new car infrastructure until we “break even?” The idea that public transit (which is what Divvy is) should break even is ridiculous. Will bikes be available in late Fall, Winter, early Spring ? I assume other cities including Chicago have experience with this. Not much use for errands or touring-maybe Davis station to Ecology Center and back ? Or NU to downtown Wilmette with no shopping at Jewel.ħ. In 1/2 hour a ‘safe’ speed ride may allow 2 miles round trip. Why assume Divvy riders will be any better ? Note how many bikers on downtown sidewalks already where multiple signs say no biking.Ħ. Some/many people who bike every day violate not only the laws but ride unsafely. Legal and political implications if there is an accident ? I.e. If rider uses for errands where there is no Divvy stand, rider would have to supply their own lock ? Rider or Divvy cover stolen bike ?Ĥ. ![]() Does Divvy cover the insurance for personal injury ? Cost of bike repair in accident, fault of rider ?ģ. Will riders be required to wear helmets ? Bikes have bells for warning ? Signals ?Ģ. I support biking, in fact I’ve used a bike only for 20 years but I have to wonder about the following:ġ. More information is available at /pricing/corporate-memberships.ĭivvy’s expansion to Evanston and Oak Park is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, with Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park each providing the required 20 percent local cost share match for their stations and bikes.ĭetails about Divvy station locations in Evanston can be found online. With these memberships, companies and organizations can offer their employees and members discounted or subsidized membership. The 24-hour pass allows unlimited use of the system for a 24-hour period, with trips over 30 minutes incurring incremental usage fees.Ĭorporate and community memberships are also available. There is also a 24-hour pass option for $9.95 for those visiting Evanston or trying the system for occasional use. Members using Divvy bikes for longer periods will be charged incremental usage fees. Members are entitled to unlimited use of the system for individual bike trips of up to 30 minutes. Pricing across Evanston and Chicago are the same, with an annual membership cost of $99, or monthly installments of $9.95 with an annual commitment. Evanston has gained the support of sponsors, including Northwestern University, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Valli Produce, and Presence Saint Francis Hospital, to increase the number of stations and contribute to the financial sustainability of the system.Įvanston residents can sign up for memberships at. ![]()
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