What Is a Bublr?

Jack Weise asks a question about Bublr Bikes following the meeting.

“Bublr Bikes” is the name of Milwaukee’s bike share program, a technology-supported system of bicycles that can be rented for short, quick trips around Milwaukee’s central business district and adjoining neighborhoods. Riders can take out a bike at any station, pay for it with credit card or prepaid membership, and return the bike to any other station. Each station holds ~10 bikes.

Bublr Users Burned 17 Million Calories this Year!

Caressa Givens, Community Engagement Coordinator for Bublr, engages members with the story of Bublr. The program has been in existence in Milwaukee for 2.5 years. Trek provides the bikes, and the users provide the pedal power. There are 56 Bublr stations located in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, with fees covering only about 20% of the cost.

A van and Team Bublr monitor each station to insure the bikes remain in working order and to even out the bikes per station. Sponsorships and Federal grants provide most of the money for the program. Most stations are located near public transportation.

For more information, click here http://bublrbikes.com/