DDOT considers adding Adaptive Bikeshare

[Dewey]

https://ddot.dc.gov/page/adaptive-bikeshare-program although it seems the deadline was March 1 for the survey to identify times and locations, the program was reported to DC Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment on 2/25 by DDOT Director Jeff Marootian.

“This program would likely function as a bike/trike “library,” where the user would pick-up and return their adaptive bike/trike at a specific location, such as a recreation center. Staff would be available to assist the user in adjusting the bike/trike and to provide basic instruction on its use.

Possible types of bicycles include:

Recumbent tricycles
Hand tricycles
Two person side-by-side tricycles or tandems for companion riders
Side-by-side tricycles and wheelchair bicycle tandems for companion riders
Cargo tricycles with a separate basket for bags and equipment”

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[jrenaut]

I could really use a hand tricycle until my Achilles is weight bearing

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[Dewey]

Yes, I would have been interested in trying a hand cycle after breaking my leg, a bike lending library seems a good idea. If this program is a success perhaps in future they might also consider adding cargo bikes for carrying children?

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