UT Introduces Bike Sharing Plan
The University of Tennessee says it has created the country’s first automated electric bicycle (e-bike) sharing system.
According to a news release from the school, the pilot program will introduce two bike sharing stations with 10 bikes each – seven e-bikes and three traditional bicycles.
An electric bicycle has an attached motor that activates when pedaling gets harder for the rider. It is designed to be an environmentally friendly alternative to driving.
The university said it is working to become more pedestrian and bike friendly.
