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How Washington, DC became the capital of bike-sharing in the US

Posted on January 16, 2013April 26, 2013 by timbatchelder

How Washington, DC became the capital of bike-sharing in the US
By Nathan Ingraham, theverge.com

Washinton, DC was never known for being bike-friendly — but over the last decade, the city is home to the largest and most successful bike-sharing program in the country. Slate tracks its rise, pinning much of the success on former…

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Thousands Sign Up for New York City Bike Share in First Hours of Registration (transportationnation.org)
2013 Is a Boom Year for Bike Share, Here’s Which Cities Will Launch Next (MAP) (wnyc.org)

For China’s driving test, be ready for almost anything

Posted on January 12, 2013April 26, 2013 by timbatchelder

(via For China’s driving test, be ready for almost anything – Washington Post)

The Washington Post Readies “Post Everywhere” Video Distribution Play, Chief Digital Officer Vijay Ravindran; Social Reader “Reboot” Coming Soon (beet.tv)

Washington, Massachusetts Top TechNet State Broadband Rankings

Posted on January 11, 2013April 24, 2013 by timbatchelder

Washington, Massachusetts Top TechNet State Broadband Rankings
John Murrell, allthingsd.com

If the local broadband climate is a major factor in deciding where in the U.S. to settle your family or business, TechNet has some guidance to offer.

The technology advocacy group surveyed the states to compare indicators on…

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