Want to B an Intern with Us?

We are currently looking for some dynamic people that want to help pedal it forward with the 2-wheel revolution we've got going. We are growing at every turn and would love some help. We are a nonprofit, though, so interning with us would be more about spreading the movement and joining a good cause, along with some great karma, and a stipend. If you are a student, we will also write a really stellar, glowing letter of reference for you (as long as you rock at what you do). :)
Here are the details...

INTERNSHIPS

Customer Service Liaison
      ·         Customer service via phone, email, and in person
               - Billing and Fee questions
               - Membership, promotions and using the website
               - Technical issues regarding B-cycles and kiosks
               - Sponsorship requests
               - Event requests
       ·         Communicate with accounting, the directors, and the maintenance and service technicians regarding any issues and questions that may arise.
       ·         We are looking for a person with good communication skills who will show initiative, work independently, maintain a positive attitude, and present a professional image to the public.

Site Analysis/Site Sponsor Liaison for B-cycle Stations

      ·         Provide support for the planning and installation of kiosks.
      ·         Communicate with local businesses regarding sponsorship of kiosks.  Assist in maintaining communication and improving the relationship with existing sponsors, including sponsor PR packet distribution.
      ·         We are looking for a person with good communication skills who will show initiative, be able to work independently, present a positive and professional image, be able to multi-task, and deal with a wide variety of people.


Maintenance and Service Technician
     ·          Assist the Service Manager with the scheduled maintenance of B-cycles and B-cycle Kiosks.
               - Ensure the B-cycles are clean and mechanically sound.  This will be accomplished through regular inspection and maintenance as scheduled.
               - Ensure kiosks are clean and operational.  Regularly inspect and troubleshoot any technical issues with the kiosk stations.
      ·         Learn the back end computer system for B-cycle and kiosk station maintenance.  Assist with data entry of all maintenance activities to the B-cycle website. 
      ·         Communicate with B-cycle Service Manager and customer service regarding any aspects of maintenance and customer service regarding maintenance issues.
      ·         We are looking for a person with initiative and a professional image who can work independently.  Mechanical skills with bicycles are a requirement.  Knowledge and experience regarding cycling is required.
                           
                             

TO APPLY, EMAIL RESUMES TO: info@sanantoniobikeshare.org

All interns with San Antonio B-cycle will be paid a stipend

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A Cyclist's Best Friend

So, we have seen b-cyclers with their pups in the basket on their short jaunts around downtown, but can you imagine trekking 1300 miles with your dog? Maybe station to station or across town, but not sure about going cross-country This is pretty neat. We would say that they will have a pretty special bond for life.

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Imagine...

What if this...

Looked like this?

 (New York's Proposed Bike Share Locations)

WOW. Something to strive for!!!



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Happy Friday!

Lego Bike Share

http://brooklynspoke.com/2012/03/04/brooklyn-bike-share-planning-workshops/

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Interesting Facts

Since we have reached the halfway mark in Bike Month 2012, we thought we would enlighten you all with some pretty interesting statitics from the League of American Bicyclists.

-Short trips are up to three times more polluting per mile than long trips.

-Whenbicycling is substituted for short autotrips, 3.6 pounds of pollutants per mile are not emitted into the atmosphere.

-Ten bikes can park in the space used by a single motor vehicle.

-Over 66% of the adult US population is overweight and 32% of the US is obese, costing our nation $68 billion in health care and personal costs annually.

-One child out of every 4 is overweight in America. Bicyclists generally accomplish more work. There’s nothing like riding to stimulate circulation, relieve stress, allow creative thought and establish a positive attitude toward oneself and one’s environment.

-80% of people who switch from sedentary commuting to cycling improve their heart, lungs and blood vessels greatly in  6-8 weeks, so they get sick much less often.

-For a 180 pound man, a 10 mile round trip bike commute burns 400 calories. For a 130-pound woman this same commute burns 300 calories.

-In some large urban areas, it is possible to save over $200 per month on parking alone.

-If the real taxpayer subsidy of autoswere reflected in fuel taxes, a gallon of gasoline might cost as much as $9.00.

-Ten bikes can park in the space taken by a single motor vehicle.

Pretty interesting, huh? Gives you a lot to think about.

***PS- Don't forget Bike to Work Day is TOMORROW!

 

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B-Smart!

The weather is supposed to clear up this weekend so we know many of you will be hopping on b-cycles. We wanted to share this picture with you all in honor of National Bike Month.

B-smart. Protect your brain. Wear a helmet!

AND, if you do not have one, they are available at the HUB in Hemisfair Park. So, hop on over and dock your b-cycle at the Hub station and grab a helmet.

Happy Friday!

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Overcoming Bike Commuter Excuses

Let's face it. We have all been guilty of it.

We live in South Texas, it's too hot... I have to wear a suit to work... I have a meeting and don't want to be sweaty.... There is no where to park. It would take me too long... the list could go on and on.

Well, the greatness of bike sharing is that it automatically takes care of a lot of these excuses, just by its sheer nature. Below is a list from the League of American Bicyclists that we thought was super helpful, and the best part is, b-cycling automatically rids you of some of the inconveniences that become your excuses, ie- no bike parking. Take a look and share it with your friends and family. Bike share is an awesome solution to many of the common reasons as to why people do not bike more.

http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/promo.php#top

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Bike to...

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B-ing...

In honor of National Bike Month, we are wanting to collect stories from San Antonio b-cyclers about their b-cycle experiences. We would love to feature them on the blog throughout the rest of the month to share with everyone "where we b" in SA. If you are interested, please email a story, picture, etc. to: kat.gainey@sanantoniobikeshare.org.

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TGIF

Where will you

 this weekend?

We hope to see you at the Walk and Roll Challenge this morning at Hemisfair, First Friday this evening and Luminaria tomorrow night. Have a great weekend!



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May Events

Happy Bike Month! 

5/1/12-8/31/12
Get up & Ride National Bike Challenge
http://www.endomondo.com/campaign/national









5/4/12
MPO Walk and Roll Marathon @ Hemisfair Park: 8-9am
http://walkandrollsa.com
 





 5/5/12
Luminaria @ Hemisfair Park: 5pm-12am
http://luminariasa.org

5/8/12
MPO Bike Night @ VIA Metro Center: 6pm
http://www.sametroplan.org/





5/11/12-5/12/12
Smart Cycling: Traffic Skills 101: Classroom Segment: Friday- 5pm-9pm / On Bike Segment : Saturday- 8am- 1pm
http://smartcycling.weebly.com/index.html

5/19/12
SA River Authority Museum Reach 5K @ Pearl Brewery: 8-11am





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