Impact/Purpose:

The Georgia Tech On-Bike Automated Bike Share system is a unique transit solution that creates a smart, distributed bike share infrastructure. Our system eliminates the need for stationary bike racks and kiosks, decreasing costs, increasing bicycle usage, and maximizing energy and emissions reductions.

Description:

Anonymized location data sent by the bikes will be analyzed to identify usage patterns as well as identify supply and demand hotspots. The advanced IT infrastructure creates a research platform for policy investigation, program education, and operational improvements. Georgia Tech and Emory University are implementing a pilot within Emory’s existing Bike Emory program. Once tested, the system will be expanded to encompass Georgia Tech’s campus and potentially the City of Atlanta. Analysis will be documented and published for adoption by cycling programs worldwide.

Record Details:

Record Type:PROJECT( ABSTRACT )

Start Date:08/15/2010

Completion Date:08/14/2011

Record ID: 248936

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Related Organizations:

Role :OWNER

Organization Name :GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Mailing Address :225 North Ave

Citation :Atlanta

State :GA

Zip Code :30332

Project Information:

Approach :

The GT Bike Share uses a bicycle-mounted electronic smart-lock that can communicate with a central server. GPS and wireless communications are built into the smart-lock, which creates positional and situational awareness. Bicycles can be checked out using a cell phone from any location at any time. The system’s connectivity reduces theft and vandalism, and allows bikes to be located in an emergency. Funds made available from the EPA will be used to refine the wireless communications, IT system, and associated research, allowing the system to reach its full potential as an emerging transit alternative.

Cost :$10,000.00

Research Component :Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development

Approach :

The GT Bike Share uses a bicycle-mounted electronic smart-lock that can communicate with a central server. GPS and wireless communications are built into the smart-lock, which creates positional and situational awareness. Bicycles can be checked out using a cell phone from any location at any time. The system’s connectivity reduces theft and vandalism, and allows bikes to be located in an emergency. Funds made available from the EPA will be used to refine the wireless communications, IT system, and associated research, allowing the system to reach its full potential as an emerging transit alternative.

Cost :$10,000.00

Research Component :P3 Challenge Area - Energy

Approach :

The GT Bike Share uses a bicycle-mounted electronic smart-lock that can communicate with a central server. GPS and wireless communications are built into the smart-lock, which creates positional and situational awareness. Bicycles can be checked out using a cell phone from any location at any time. The system’s connectivity reduces theft and vandalism, and allows bikes to be located in an emergency. Funds made available from the EPA will be used to refine the wireless communications, IT system, and associated research, allowing the system to reach its full potential as an emerging transit alternative.

Cost :$10,000.00

Research Component :P3 Challenge Area - Built Environment

Project IDs:

ID Code :SU834706

Project type :EPA Grant