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What about South Bay expansions? Less important, yes, but still important!
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Least important.
The East Bay was chosen for the next expansion "[B]ecause of the area's population density, its numerous transit lines and stations, and the presence of colleges and universities," a commission spokesman told the
Chronicle in April:
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"The East Bay has some notable advantages," he said. "It's relatively flat, has lots of public transit and destinations like universities, and lots of bike lanes. It has a whole lot of things that can make a bike share program a big success."
It also helped that many Berkeley and Oakland residents account for the third largest number of annual members in Bay Area Bike Share, according to an MTC report, "showing there is already awareness and interest in the program."
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And bikeshare in the South Bay has been tragically under-performing. Whereas fully 50% of BABS' stations and rolling stock are currently located south of SF, they account for only a pathetic
10% of total rides. Several South Bay BABS stations see only a dozen or two customers a day. That may (and hopefully will) change over time, but for now, there is good reason the region is focusing on expanding into SF neighborhoods and the East Bay.