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Meet Derek,

He was born and raised in Vancouver and recently finished his Master of City Planning at the University of Manitoba where he focused his research on bike-transit integration policies and initiatives. He is a civil/environmental engineer and urban planner by education and is currently working with TransLink's Facility Planning and Integration group.

We asked him a few questions about his Mobi by Shaw Go experience. Here are his responses: 

How do you integrate Mobi into your daily routine? 
 I actually ride my own bike on a daily basis but find Mobi to be a very valuable tool, regardless. I often use Mobi when I am in town without my bike -- to quickly get to a meeting or an appointment during the week, or on weekends if I choose not to bike, for whatever reason. In these cases, I find public bike share to be a convenient way to take short, one-way trips, and an invaluable tool for solving the first/last-mile transit accessibility problem that all cities face.
 
 
Where is your favorite place to Mobi to and why?
 I usually take Mobi to access transit. Otherwise, I enjoy taking joyrides on the seawall or around town, touring Vancouver's vast assortment of bike infrastructure.
 
Do you have any Mobi by Shaw Go Tips or Tricks? 
 When you take out a bike, don't forget to retract the cables back into the handlebars. Otherwise, you have a random cable (dangerously) dangling from the side of your bike. I see this all the time.
 
If there is something wrong with the bike (flat tire, gears do not shift, etc. etc.), dock your bike and reverse the bike seat so that it faces backwards, which is the international sign for "this bike is not working properly -- please fix me”
 
Words of encouragement for New Users? 
 Just do it! *Nike swoosh*
No, really. You just have to stop hemming and hawing and take the plunge and do it. Your investment in public bike share (and cycling, in general) is an investment in your home and your city. It's a vote for sensible, affordable, and pragmatic transportation options, and a reminder that all road users deserve to be treated equitably. It does wonders for your community. Bike share adds vibrancy to our streets and offers you a more convenient and oftentimes quicker way to get around town.