We have exciting news! We are proud to announce that for the entire month of June we will be sponsoring our first Yellow Bike Library (YBL) - a free bikeshare program!
As the Bay Area limps toward a 700-bicycle regional bikeshare program at the cost of $7 million, some enterprising San Franciscans decided to make use of the abundant bicycles already circulating in the community, some functional, most in ill-repair, fix them up and liberate them for the benefit of all San Franciscans - for free.
Come down to [ freespace ] (1131 Mission St) any time between 10 am and 10 pm during the month of June to check out a yellow bike for free for up to two days. Bikes come complete with lights and a lock (and hopefully a helmet if we can source enough). The purpose of [ freespace ] as a whole and the Yellow Bike Library in particular is to exhibit the power that every day citizens have to positively impact their community and this city with just a little coordination and cooperation. We’re excited to improve access to bicycles for all San Franciscans and to help spread the simple joy that comes with riding a bike through our beautiful city.
Hacking for the good of all!
Photos of the great work we’ve been doing at [FreeSpace] after the jump…
Progress in (Days)
Here are a few of the photos of our time at [FreeSpace]. The growth and ingenuity of the community is boundless. A lot of change can happen in a short period of time if we put our energy towards it.
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One of the first in the Yellow Bike Library fleet [Day 3]
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Garden [Day 3]
yard art [Day 3]
Before I die…[Day 3]
Yellow Bike Library [Day 3]
Art Opening [Day 11]
Mini disco city [Day 11]
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Words to live by [Day 12]
Radical participation [Day 12]
Front of the building growing in color and scope [Day 12]
SF Yellow Bike Wednesday Shop Hours [Day 12]
Yellow Bike Library user [Day 12]
Pedal powered parklet in its early stages.
Garden.
