CITY OF RENTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2018
Contacts
Jennifer T. Henning, Planning Director, 425-430-7286
Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
RENTON, WA – To bike share or not to bike share; that is the question the City of Renton is asking their residents through an online survey.
The short 10-question survey will help the city determine the level of interest and the concerns that need to be addressed before bike-sharing companies are allowed to operate.
Licensing a bike sharing program would provide an additional means of transportation. The bicycles would be "dockless," meaning they would not be returned to a fixed bike corral. Bike share services would be operated by private companies and would be subject to fees and regulations determined by the city.
The City of Seattle recently completed a pilot bike share program. The cities of Bothell, Tacoma, and Spokane have allowed a limited number of bikes as part of a pilot program, and Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond are considering implementing pilot programs in the coming months.
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About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,100 (2018), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
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