University of Washington Selects Shared Electric Bicycle System from Intrago
Summary
Dan Sturges, President and Founder, Intrago Corporation, remarked, "We are thrilled that University of Washington sees the value in our system that manages personal powered vehicles in addition to pedal bicycles.The electric bicycles provide some riders the extra assist they may need to make it up hills or travel longer distances while sharing the benefits of exercise and a non-polluting vehicle.This system was funded by the Washington State Department of Transportation through a program that fosters innovation to help reduce automobile trips into congested areas such as urban university campuses.The campus network of self-rental electric bicycles will enhance mobility for students, faculty and staff that arrive to campus using alternative transportation and aims to reduce the number of automobile commute trips in the region.The electric bicycles provide some riders the extra assist they may need to make it up hills or travel longer distances while sharing the benefits of exercise and a non-polluting vehicle.The University encourages the community to use alternative transportation and maintains a fleet of more than 300 alternative fuel, hybrid, electric and biodiesel-powered vehicles and trucks.www.washington.edu### Contact Information Intrago Corporation David Goldschmidt 303-901-4407 www.intragomobility.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Intrago Corporation Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend