Why would St. Louis want Bike Share? Bike Share Study

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Why would St. Louis want bike share?

Bike share is for everyone. Local residents, downtown office workers, commuters, visitors, college students, and tourists all benefit from the convenience of bike share mobility.

In St. Louis, this translates to less cars on the road (particularly in downtown areas) thus reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality. It also saves time by making short trips in congested areas faster on bike than they would be in a car or on foot. Bike share serves as an attractive amenity for visitors, boosting the local tourism economy. It also provides a "last mile" option for transit users, providing a convenient (and fun!) way to access a transit stop or to travel from a transit stop to a final destination. Plus it keeps local residents moving, which boosts physical activity levels and provides important public health benefits and health care cost savings.

The St. Louis Bike Share Study was commissioned by Great Rivers Greenway District, in partnership with the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Metro and other key stakeholders. Great Rivers Greenway hired nationally-recognized bike share planning firm Alta Planning + Design to oversee the Study and write the final report. Assisting Alta with public engagement and outreach is St. Louis-based Vector Communications.

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Why would St. Louis want Bike Share? Bike Share Study