A pilot program, launched in May 2012 with three Downtown kiosks and just 18 bikes, has been greatly successful: 1,200 people joined and bikes were checked out 2,000 times, according to Houston Public Radio.
With the funding from BCBSTX and a grant from the US Department of Energy, B-Cycle will expand to 24 stations and 222 bikes, Mayor Annise Parker said in a statement.
That expansion will take place in two phases: Phase II (the pilot being Phase I) will include 16 new stations in Downtown and other neighborhoods; four will be built at METRORail stops.
Phase III will bring stations to the Texas Medical Center, local universities, and more neighborhoods.
On top of the publicity, it is a good deal for the
"We hope this investment will help Houston children and families, not only find more convenient