Conde Nast Traveler’s “A Perfect Weekend in Miami” featuring DecoBike

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DecoBike station in South Beach

Yes, it’s true…DecoBike is essential for of the perfect weekend in Miami! Whether you are a local or a visitor, DecoBike serves many needs. Take a cruise around Lincoln Road and Ocean drive, go the gym or your office, or just park your car and ride to the sands of South Beach and take in all the sights. DecoBike does it all!

We are pleased to be featured in the February 2012 issue of Conde Nast Traveler, “A Perfect Weekend in Miami,” by Eimear Lynch who wrote:  “Borrow a DecoBike from one of 100 stations around the island (one hour, $5), and take it down Ocean Avenue. As dance-party favorites blare from boom boxes on the beach, you’ll pass all the beloved Miami stereotypes—mamacitas in barely there bikinis, musclemen, in-line skaters—on your way to grassy South Pointe Park. Linger to watch the boats go by (one of the few moments of calm you’ll find in this perpetually frenetic city), then bike back up to collect your car.”

It’s really that easy and thousands of people hit the streets every day on DecoBikes to have fun, save time commuting, forgo the hassles of parking an automobile and to help reduce the CO2 footprint of the community. Not to mention it’s a great way to burn calories and stay in shape. DecoBike is the official bikeshare program for the city of Miami Beach and the world-famous South Beach Art Deco district. Keep pedaling forward DecoBikers!

Full article: http://www.cntraveler.com/top-destinations/united-states/florida/miami

DECOBIKE Ride to Work & Hospitality Event at W South Beach

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DECO BIKE Ride to Work & Hospitality Event: From left to right- George Cozonis, GM of W South Beach; Wendy Kallergis, President & CEO Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association; Miami Beach City Commissioner Michael Gongora; Bonifacio Diaz, COO DecoBike; C.C. Reese, Chief Marketing Officer DecoBike

On January 27, 2012, the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) and DecoBike, LLC hosted a variety of leaders and managers from the Miami-Miami Beach hospitality and business community, as well as several elected officials, to launch the DecoBike Ride to Work and Hospitality programs.  This event took place at the W South Beach and focused on raising awareness of DecoBike’s public bicycle sharing programs as a daily, sustainable transportation option for hotel and business staff members as well as their guests and customers.

Bike sharing programs are quickly revolutionizing the way millions of people commute each day and cities are eager to adopt such programs because of the varied benefits they confer upon the community.  Miami Beach City Commissioner Michael Gongora provided opening remarks and spoke to the value of DecoBike for the community as a whole.  “DecoBike aims to replace short trips normally made by car with good, old-fashioned pedal power combined with a variety of new state of the art technologies.  DecoBike is a nationally-recognized, award-winning program that can benefit each and every one of you,” Gongora stated to the crowd.

Wendy Kallergis, President and CEO of the GMBHA,  noted that there are a variety of benefits available to businesses and hotels that choose to participate.  “Aside from improving the mobility of our workforce and greening your hotel or business, DecoBike is a great health and wellness initiative. It’s also a leading amenity for the millions of visitors we receive annually,” Kallergis stated.  Kallergis also pointed out that a workforce that commutes by bike is happier, more productive and less prone to taking sick days.

C. “Colby” Reese, DecoBike’s chief marketing officer, explained that there are a multiple programs available at little or no cost for businesses, hotels and tourists.  “Federal commuter subsidies are in place for qualified businesses and hotels to offer commuter memberships to their staff members at no net cost…For visitors to our area, we have eliminated the need for an automobile while in the city.”  Reese also announced several new options designed for tourists to take advantage of, including a portable audio bike tour, short-term memberships, daily rentals and a reward program for concierges.

DecoBike has logged nearly 600,000 riders in less than ten months and well over 1,300,000 miles on their bike fleet.  They have also been recognized with the prestigious US Conference of Mayors City Livability Award, Sustainable South Florida Green Business Award and Dream in Green Award for Environmental Stewardship.

For more information on DecoBike programs for businesses and hotels, please contact: hospitality@decobike.com  For more information on the Greater Miami & The Beach Hotel Association, please contact: vanja@gmbha.com

DecoBike at MiaGreen Expo 2012

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DecoBike at MiaGreen Expo 2012

Green is in the air! The MiaGreen Expo is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, unstoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets for all the Americas. This annual, business-to-business event is unique and growing bigger every year.  MiaGreen combines a major trade show with cutting-edge educational and networking programs geared towards sustainable programs, businesses, building practices and energy concepts.

DecoBike was a big hit with attendees and other exhibitors, featuring shiny new DecoBikes and a DecoBike demo station under the bright lights of the Miami Beach Convention Center. The DecoBike display was a part of the City of Miami Beach’s “Live, Work, Play” exhibit. DecoBike is a public-private program that operates under a special partnership with DecoBike LLC and the City of Miami Beach. DecoBike developed this program as one of North America’s largest and most used bicycle sharing programs.  The DecoBike display touted its Benefits Dashboard, showing the roughly 60,000,000 calories burned by its riders as well as a CO2 footprint reduction for the community in excess of 1,400,000 pounds. Now that’s going GREEN in big way!

Other features of the Miami Beach exhibit included the city’s new electric car charging stations and car sharing program, plus the Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association’s sustainable hotel room display with “green” room elements supplied by the city’s top green-oriented hotels, including the Shore Club, Clifton, The Palms and Dream South Beach. Also on deck was ECOMB, the Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches, a leader in sustainable initiatives in the city and a driving force behind a wide variety of environmentally friendly programs from recycling to energy conservation and educational programs.

DecoBike would like to thank the City of Miami Beach and Jose Garcia, organizer of MiaGreen Expo & Conference for all your efforts in making this a great event.

For more info on MiaGreen Expo: http://www.miagreen.com

NBC Miami: DecoBike is the “Best Ride on the Beach”

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NBC Miami: Decobike is the Best Ride on the Beach

Art Deco Weekend comes around once a year and draws thousands of people who flock to Ocean Drive while cars are kept away. Food vendors, street performers, models, magicians, parades and more, Art Deco Weekend was fun for all to enjoy. The weather was perfect for the community to take to the streets. With traffic and parking congestion at its peak, it’s no wonder why NBC Miami named Decobike the “Best Ride on the Beach.” Nearly 10,000 people opted for good old fashion Decobike pedal power as the easiest and most fun way to navigate South Beach. Of course with self-powered LED lights, handy mobile apps to locate bikes and dozens of solar-powered bicycle sharing stations to pick them up and drop them off, Decobike is no ordinary bike.

NBC article:

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Art-Deco-Weekend–137390553.html

MIAMI BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD APPROVES MAJOR BIKE PATH PROJECT ON DADE BOULEVARD

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The operators of the DECOBIKE Miami Beach Bikeshare are pleased to announce that the long-overdue Dade Boulevard Bicycle & Pedestrian Pathway project is moving forward. After much debate, the Historic Preservation Board gave its final approvals to commence construction on this project that was almost in jeopardy of losing approximately $4,000,000 in federal grant funding.

DECOBIKE advocated for this project to improve mobility in the community for all, whether traveling by bike, on foot or in a wheelchair as a substantial measure to increase safety in this busy area. It also puts other improvements including landscaping and noise-reducing barriers for nearby residents. With thousands of daily riders, the DECOBIKE bicycle sharing program always seeks to improve local bicycle infrastructure.

Construction commences today on this project and should be substantially complete by August 2012.

Read the Miami Herald article here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/10/2583255/miami-beach-preservation-board.html

 

DECOBIKE: Award-Winning Bike Share Program to Provide Sustainable Transportation for Boat Show Patrons

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DECOBIKE TEAMS UP WITH MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Award-Winning Bike Share Program to Provide Sustainable Transportation for Boat Show Patrons

 MIAMI BEACH, FL – DECOBIKE has quickly become the new and “green” way to get around the Miami Beach area. This urban transportation solution is designed to replace short, local trips normally made car with DECOBIKES, and is aimed at saving riders from the hassles of expensive and hard to find parking for automobiles. Aside from saving riders time and money, it’s also the best way to experience the Miami Beach area.

With a city-wide network of more than 85 kiosk locations and 1,000 custom DECOBIKES, the program is available to all residents and visitors, 24 hours a day. DECOBIKE kiosks are automated and are conveniently located around the Miami Beach Convention Center as well as most major hotels, shops, restaurants, beaches and other attractions to help eliminate the need for a cars or taxis while in the city. “DECOBIKE is a fun and sustainable transportation alternative for our patrons,” says Melissa Gaffney of the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

 Since its launch in March, DECOBIKE has logged nearly 550,000 rides in Miami Beach and their bikes have traveled more than 1.3 million miles.  The program recently won the prestigious US Conference of Mayors City Livability Award thanks to the benefits it confers upon the community. It also is the country’s most comprehensive bike share system featuring the best bike-to-resident ratio and most stations per square mile, making it a viable public transportation option.

Riders can access all available DECOBIKES at any kiosk throughout the City of Miami Beach and its famous South Beach Art Deco District. Appropriately geared up to serve the patrons of the Miami International Boat Show, there are multiple DECOBIKE kiosk locations surrounding the Miami Beach Convention Center as well as the in-water display adjacent to the Biscayne Bay Marriot and Sea Isle Marina in the Downtown Miami area, making it the first bike sharing program in the world to serve as an alternative form of public transportation for an international boat show and yachting event of this magnitude. Locating kiosks and available bikes is made easy with online maps and mobile apps.
For visitors to the area, there are several affordable rental options available, ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours, while residents can gain access to the system via long-term membership subscriptions. Visitors do not need to pre-register and only need a valid credit or debit card. Patrons can simply approach any kiosk and select any available bike they wish. Bikes can then be docked at any kiosk in the city when done riding. When ready to ride again, riders can check out another bike from any station in the city by swiping their card again. The system remembers who the rider is and no additional charges will be incurred during the selected rental period. “Ride, Dock & Repeat” is an easy way for riders to remember how the program works.

DECOBIKE is expanding services into several other U.S. cities and is developed and operated by DECOBIKE, LLC. The Miami International Boat Show runs from February 16-20, 2012 and is one of the largest boat shows in the world, operated by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.  DECOBIKE will also be providing bicycle sharing and rental services throughout the Yacht & Brokerage Show venue along Collins Avenue and Indian Creek in Miami Beach, which hosts one of the world’s largest collection of megayachts and is operated by Show Management.
How to locate kiosk and available bikes:

Web Map:         http://www.decobike.com/map-location.php

iPhone app:      DecoBike  |  Android app: CityBikes

Print Maps:       Each kiosk also features a permanent map posted on it and most kiosks also have a dispenser for printed maps to take for free

 Corporate, Press & Marketing Inquiries:

Email:              management@decobike.com

DECOBIKE & CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WIN PRESTIGIOUS US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS AWARD

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The U.S. Conference of Mayors Honors Miami Beach &  Its Successful DecoBike Bicycle Sharing Program

Miami Beach, FL, July 28, 2011

 The US Conference of Mayors presented the 2011 Outstanding Achievement in City Livability Award to the City of Miami Beach and its successful DecoBike public bicycle sharing program at Miami Beach City Hall.

For the past 32 years, the Civil Livability Awards Program has been one of the most competitive programs sponsored by The US Conference of Mayors. This program selects community projects that have developed innovative and successful methods to improve the quality of life for city residents.

“Because of its success and innovation, our bike sharing program was selected as the project highlighted in our application,” said Miami Beach City Manager Jorge Gonzalez. “DecoBike addresses our goal of enhancing mobility throughout the community and is revolutionizing the way residents and tourists get around.”

With a program scope of 100 solar-powered station locations and 1,000 custom bikes that is available 24/7, DecoBike has become a valuable mode of alternative public transportation. The program is the country’s most comprehensive bike share system with the best bike-to-resident ratio and most stations per square mile, making it a viable city-wide transportation option.

“DecoBike has demonstrated a high level of professionalism as a bike sharing program operator,” stated Miami Beach City Commissioner Jorge Exposito. “The feedback from the community has been very positive and people really love their bikes.”

“DecoBike is a valuable community partner responsible for the development and implementation of our city’s public bike sharing program. Since its opening, the program has enjoyed great success and a tremendous amount of usage from our residents and visitors alike, and has also earned the US Conference of Mayors award,” stated City Commissioner Michael Gongora who is also an advocate of environmentally-friendly programs. Gongora added, “DecoBike has truly demonstrated their commitment and dedication to our community and exceeded our expectations.”

For other cities seeking bike sharing, DecoBike continues to expand its “green” bike sharing systems beyond South Beach and Miami Beach into other communities as both an equipment vendor and program operator.  DecoBike is launching a new program in the City of Long Beach, New York in the summer of 2012 in addition to expanding services into other Florida municipalities.

A New Out of Home Media hits the Streets of Miami Beach

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                   

March 29, 2011                                                                                                                        

DECOBIKE signs their first global advertiser KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
to be featured on their new “Green” public transportation system

 (Miami Beach, March 29, 2011) — DECOBIKE, LLC announced today a contract with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to be the first global brand to partner with the new DECOBIKE bicycle sharing program in Miami Beach & the world-famous South Beach District.  The details of this program include placing KLM branding on these new custom-built bikes to associate their organization with this innovative and “Green” public transportation service.  They will also be promoting the launch of KLM’s non-stop service from Miami to Amsterdam, which commenced on March 21, 2011.

 “We’re very excited to introduce our new flights linking two of the world’s most popular   destinations, Miami and Amsterdam.  The tie-in with DECOBIKE is a natural one for KLM. Amsterdamhas always been synonymous with biking and we are pleased to seeMiami Beachjoin the ranks of the notably few world capitals to offer a city-wide bike sharing program. In addition, from the KLM perspective, we continue to be committed to actively promoting sustainability with such programs as biofuel research, carbon offsetting, and are always exploring new opportunities, such as DECOBIKE to expand our efforts, ” says Patrick Roux, Senior Vice President for theAmericas, AirFranceand KLM.

 DECOBIKE has always planned to work with global brands and sponsors as a part of their business model thanks to the unique exposure the program offers advertisers.  Out Of Home (OOH) media provides visibility 24/7/365, but DECOBIKE achieves something even better – the branded bikes also travel in more intimate thoroughfares around restaurants and retail outlets as well as residential areas completely unattainable by conventional outdoor advertising and are always stationed in the busiest public right-of-ways.

 “KLM’s partnership with DECOBIKE is a great opportunity for them to showcase their continued commitment to environmentally-friendly programs as well as getting their marketing message out in one of the most innovative and unique ways possible,” says C. Colbert Reese, Co-Founder of DECOBIKE. The positive impact of partnering with new “Green” business models is what gives this advertising the opportunity and power to reach consumers who may not be exposed to traditional marketing in newspapers and magazines.  “With OOH media and social marketing technologies being the main source of information for younger and trendier audiences, DECOBIKE provides its partners with a complete solution to reach such audiences by making it easy to disseminate special offers and promotions, such as KLM’s new routes,” says Ricardo Pierdant, Co-Founder of DECOBIKE. 

 About DECOBIKE

DECOBIKE, LLC is a Miami-based company specializing the design, development and operation of bicycle sharing programs and technologies.  DECOBIKE is also the Official City of Miami Beach Public Bicycle Sharing & Rental Program. It’s a city-wide, public-private initiative between DECOBIKE, LLC and the City of Miami Beach consisting of an initial deployment of 100 solar-powered bike sharing stations and a fleet of 1,000 custom “DECOBIKES” available for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors, 24/7.  DECOBIKE debuted on what are now the “Green Streets” of South Beach on March 15, offering a user-friendly experience that makes every trip on a DECOBIKE a pleasure, while also having a positive impact on our planet and community. 

For information regarding DECOBIKE corporate partnerships, outdoor advertising opportunities and media inquiries, send email to: management@decobike.com DECOBIKE info and memberships can be obtained online at www.decobike.com or at the DECOBIKE store in South Beach. Follow DECOBIKE:  at www.twitter.com/decobike and www.facebook.com/decobike. 

 About KLM

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a worldwide airline company based in theNetherlands. It comprises the core of the KLM Group, which further includes KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. KLM works very closely with Air France within the AIR FRANCE KLM Group, which exists since the two companies merged in 2004. The AIR FRANCE KLM Group isEurope’s leading Group in the Airline business. The AirFranceKLM group operates more than 2,470 daily flights out ofParisandAmsterdamto 242 destinations in 105 countries. KLM currently operates from 8U.S.gateways and provides service from 125U.S.cities through joint venture partner Delta. Additionally, KLM has been actively researching biofuels since 2007 and has carbon offsetting available through CO2Zero which funds sustainable energy projects. For press and media inquires for AirFranceKLMUSA, contact Claire Jacobs at +1 212-830-4012 | cljacobs@airfrance.fr. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.klm.us, call 1-800-618-0104 or contact your travel professional. Follow KLM on Twitter: @KLM_US.