Puentes de Salud’s Health Walk (En Español Abajo)

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Puentes de Salud held their “Caminata por una buena salud” (Walk for Health) on October 18th, and they invited members of the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) to come out with some Indego bikes and join them. Nearly 30 people participated in the walk from 10th and Washington down to FDR Park. An Indego bike carried an amp for music and the event organizer, Alma Romero, led the walkers with health-themed chants targeting issues like diabetes and depression.

The walkers were met at the park with fresh fruit, water, and benches to rest after completing their 2.5 mile walk. After we all had a chance to rest, one of our BBSP Community Liaisons talked to everyone about the health benefits of biking, the benefits of using bike share in particular, how to become an Indego member, and the programs/resources that the Bicycle Coalition offers.

After listening to us talk about bikes, everyone who wanted to have a chance to test out Indego!

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The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia does outreach and education on behalf of Indego, and their work is made possible by the Better Bike Share Partnership, an initiative funded by the JPB Foundation, which seeks to create a socially equitable and replicable bike share model for Philadelphia and beyond.

Puentes de Salud (Bridges of Health) is a 501©3 nonprofit organization that promotes the health and wellness of South Philadelphia’s rapidly growing Latino immigrant population through high-quality health care, innovative educational programs, and community building.

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Puentes de Salud tuvo su “Caminata por una buena salud” el 18 de Octubre, y invitaron a miembros de la Better Bike Share Partnership (Asociación Para Un Sistema de Comparte-Bici Mejor) a participar y traer unas bicicletas Indego. Casi 30 personas participaron en la caminata desde la 10 y Washington hasta el Parque FDR. Una bicicleta Indego cargó la bocina con música para animar a los participantes. Alma Romero, la organizadora del evento y promotora para Puentes, lideró el canto de porras sobre temas de salud como la importancia de combatir el diabetes y la depresión.

Los participantes fueron recibidos en el parque con fruta, agua y banquetas para descansar después de completar la caminata de 2.5 millas. Mientras todos descansaban, nuestra representante de BBSP habló con los participantes sobre los beneficios de andar en bici para la salud, los beneficios de usar el programa de comparte-bici en particular, cómo hacerse miembro de Indego y los programas que ofrece la Coalición de Bicicletas de Filadelfia.

Después de la plática, los participantes que querían tuvieron la chance de montarse en las bicis Indego.  

La Coalición de Bicicletas de Filadelfia hace el trabajo comunitario y educativo para Indego, y ese trabajo es posible gracias a la Better Bike Share Partnership (Asociación Para Un Sistema de Comparte-Bici Mejor), un iniciativo financiado por la JPB Foundation, la cual busca crear un modelo de comparte-bici más equitativo y replicable para Filadelfia y más allá.

Puentes de Salud es una organización sin fines de lucro que promueve la salud y el bienestar de la población inmigrante Latina del Sur de Filadelfia a través de atención médica de alta calidad, programas educativos innovadores y el fortalecimiento de la comunidad.

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The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia does outreach and education on behalf of Indego, and their work is made possible by the Better Bike Share Partnership, an initiative funded by the JPB Foundation, which seeks to create a socially equitable and replicable bike share model for Philadelphia and beyond.

Take Our Survey!

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Faces of Indego: Flexibility with Transportation

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Name: Marni Duffy

Occupation/Interest: Small business owner and coding newbie

Neighborhood: Olde Kensington

Favorite thing about Philly: Family and friends and bikes! I love the parks, the rivers, how small the city is, how old the city is, how diverse it is, and that there is always something to do or see.  

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Why do you ride Indego? To save money and time, and to get fresh air and a little endorphin rush!

What views do you see on your ride? Trees, snow (soon!), kids, animals, lots of cars, and lots of potholes.

Any tips for new Indego riders? Plan 5-10 minutes into your first trip to get the bike comfortable for you: adjust the seat height a few times until you’ve got it dialed in. Practice ringing your bell. Get a feel for the brakes: they have a different sensation than what you’re probably used to. Choose a route with the help of a cycling friend, or seek smaller, less congested streets when possible. Take an urban riding basics class through the Bicycle Coalition if your bike skills are rusty or you have never been on a bike on city streets! And follow the basic rules: no riding on the sidewalk (get off and push the bike!), no riding against traffic, and take the lane!

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How has Indego impacted your life and/or community? Indego has brought fun and convenience to my life. It’s really nice to have flexibility in my choice of transportation: I can take a blue bike downtown and take a cab or uber home. I can use Indego when I have to do 2-4 errands in center city, instead of paying for the subway/bus 2-4 times. It takes the stress out of locking up my bike downtown. Having a station 2 blocks away is very convenient! Bike share bikes are great for riding in fancier clothes also: skirt guards, step through frame, and upright riding position!

Photo credit: Thom Carroll

Faces Of Indego: Changing How We Look At Cycling In The City

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In celebration of all the riders who keep Indego moving, the Faces of Indego campaign will be highlighting users throughout the month of November through interviews, photographs, and stories . Want to show your face? Email marketing@rideindego.com

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Name: Albert Lee

Occupation/Interest: Social and Content Manager for Philly 311 – City of Philadelphia. | Interest – street photography, community engagement

Neighborhood: Chinatown

Favorite thing about Philly: Our honesty. We are a city.

Why do you ride Indego? It’s so convenient! You never have to worry about where you are going to park your bicycle!!! And, there are plenty of stations to choose from at any time, day or night.  

What views do you see on your ride? Center city, South Philly, Northern Liberties. Philly neighborhoods are so easily connected from one end to the other.

Any tips for new Indego riders? Keep in mind that Indego bikes are slightly heavier than most bikes so be sure to adjust your gears when you start pedaling. 

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How has Indego impacted your life and/or community? Indego has really changed how people look at cycling in Philadelphia. It has brought the conversation of safer streets and more bike lanes. For me, I’ve never owned a car and have always relied on either walking, public transit or using a bicycle. A downtown Philly with nothing but bicycles and public transit on the streets? Pinch me…

Faces of Indego: Meet The Member That Pedaled To All 73 Stations In One Day

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Submitted by Joel Mandelman

I live at Seventh and Sansom, a block from Washington Square. I often start at the station at 8th and Market. The stations at 10th and Chestnut, 9th and Arch, and 5th and Market are also close. I wouldn’t object to a station in Washington Square, but I don’t want to sound spoiled. I know most people don’t have stations this close.

I moved to Philadelphia from Wichita in March and have been looking for ways to get to know the city. I joined Indego in June and have been using it regularly ever since. I’m a big fan. I have a bike, but I like the convenience of the bike share program. It’s great for short trips. I don’t have to worry about bringing my bike up to my apartment or locking it up, and you guys take care of the maintenance. I’ve been using the Indego map a lot and thought visiting and photographing all the stations would be a fun project. I’m an Instagram novice, but I like the app and am rooting for a bike-friendly Philly.

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The ride took about eight hours, a little longer than I thought. I was thinking, well, one minute per station would be 73 minutes, but I knew that wasn’t realistic. Five minutes per station would be about six hours. That would be possible. In the end, it took a little extra time because I had never been to most of the stations, and I took some time to explore. I’m excited to get back to the Clark Park farmers’ market for mushrooms.

I started about ten-thirty. I wrote out the route the day before. Start close to my apartment, ride out to West Philly, cross the Schuylkill at Spring Garden and get the Art Museum, head to North Philly, wrap around Fishtown, back to Logan Circle, then South Philly, and finish up with the Center City stations near my apartment. I knew where most of those stations were located, so I thought if I could get the first sixty, I know where the last ones are located. During the ride, I used the bike2go app to fine tune the route. And, at the end, I had to stop at my apartment to recharge my phone, which I was using as my camera. Then, I went back out and got the last five stations: 9th and Arch, 12th and Filbert, 6th and Race, 2nd and Market, and Independence Hall. I numbered the photos in the order I took them. I’m thinking maybe someone else can help me with a shorter route.

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I would definitely do it again. The photos turned out to be kind of a fall Philly valentine. It was a nice day, and I like photos of street scenes, interesting public spaces, brightly colored leaves, murals, the skyline, and blue bikes.

View photos on my Instagram account here: https://instagram.com/butternutsquashsoup/

Making An Impact in North Philly and Beyond

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Indego’s outreach team has had a busy month supporting community bike rides. 

On Tuesday, October 6th, we partnered with the Dare 2 Hope, a local suicide prevention organization, for a North Philly bike ride. As founder Sarah-Ashley Andrews knows, “One way to fight depression is through exercise.” With a group of about a dozen folks affiliated with Dare 2 Hope and other organizations, we rode Indego from 16th and Girard down to the Free Library, where we helped a group that feeds the homeless on a weekly basis at this location, and then rode back up to the North Philly. Check out this video about the ride! It was a blast.

Video credit: Rejean Wilson

On October 11th, we got another great opportunity to be a part of a community effort – the annual Bike and BBQ ride put on by the Pedal Pushas Philly Bike Crew. Riders rode a mix of their own bikes and Indego bikes from a starting point at Drexel Park down to Community Bikes and Boards in South Philly for a BBQ/Block Party event, complete with live music! Thanks to Don Scott from Pedal Pushas for his support of Indego and his work promoting biking in Philadelphia. Check out this write-up of the event. Below are a few photos our Better Bike Share team captured:

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On October 24th, Indego supported a Bike Ride for Peace in South Philadelphia, sponsored by Town Watch Integrated Services, and escorted by the 1st, 3rd, and 17th Police Districts. About two dozen folks showed up for the ride, which started at 18th and Washington and travelled throughout South Philly. Special thanks to Town Watch organizer Carmetta Dickerson and Indego Ambassador (and Faces of Indego featured rider) Kim Smith for their work on this event!

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Indego is proud to support grassroots community bike efforts like these – looking forward to more in the future!

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia does outreach and education on behalf of Indego, and their work is made possible by the Better Bike Share Partnership, an initiative funded by the JPB Foundation, which seeks to create a socially equitable and replicable bike share model for Philadelphia and beyond.

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