Norton Spoke at Bikeshare Launch (9/20/2010)

Norton Spoke at Capital Bikeshare Launch

September 20, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) spoke at the launch event for Capital Bikeshare today, September 20, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Tingey Plaza, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.

"Going regional from SmartBike to Capital Bikeshare takes us to bike equality with cars," Norton said. "This is where I have been heralded throughout my service in working with our bikers to get the federal funds that are responsible for our extensive network of bike trails. With Capital Bikeshare, our region is a cohesive and more green, environmentally friendly community."

Capital Bikeshare is a joint venture between the District Department of Transportation and Arlington County, which will offer 1,100 bikes at 100 locations in all eight wards of D.C. and in 14 locations in and around Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. Capital Bikeshare will replace the District's SmartBike sharing service.