Limebike, Downtown Dallas Inc. And City Of Dallas Host Press Conference To Discuss Bike-Sharing On Aug. 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 11, 2017

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Juliette Coulter, The Coulter Group, 214.394.5532, juliette@coultergroup.com

Jack Song, LimeBike, 415.889.7132, jack.song@limebike.com

Shalissa Perry, Downtown Dallas, Inc., 214-418-4497, perry@downtowndallas.com

 

LIMEBIKE, DOWNTOWN DALLAS INC. AND CITY OF DALLAS HOST PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS BIKE-SHARING ON AUG. 14

WHO:  -Dallas City Councilmember Lee Kleinman, District 11, Chairman of Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure and Sustainability (MSIS) Committee

-Dallas City Councilmember Philip Kingston, District 14

-LimeBike representatives

-Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI)

-DART President and Executive Director Gary Thomas

-Dallas Park & Recreation Director Willis Winters

WHAT:          

The City of Dallas’ MSIS Committee will hold a briefing on Monday, August 14 at 1 p.m. to consider how bike-sharing can support Dallas’ mobility priorities. The nation’s leading dockless bike-sharing service and first in North America, LimeBike, has been in discussions with city officials and key stakeholders on broader rules to allow the company to expand its fleet throughout the community. LimeBike deploys its first bikes this weekend, and officials will be on hand to show off its first fleet. In addition, Downtown Dallas, Inc. has an exciting announcement related to additional support for biking in Downtown.

 

WHERE:  Dallas City Hall

  1500 Marilla St.

  1^st Floor Lobby

  Dallas, TX 75201

 

WHEN:    Monday, August 14

   12 p.m. – Arrival, b-roll and interviews

   12:15 p.m. – Remarks

 

About LimeBike

LimeBike aims to revolutionize mobility in cities and campuses by empowering residents with a greener, more efficient, and affordable transportation option that also improves urban sustainability. By partnering with local key stakeholders and systematically deploying a fleet of smart-bikes that are enabled with GPS, wireless technology, and self-activating locks, LimeBike will dramatically improve urban mobility by making the first and last mile faster, cheaper, and healthier for riders. Funded by Silicon Valley's leading VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, LimeBike is based in San Mateo, CA. Learn more atlimebike.com.

The LimeBike press kit can be found here.

For a video of LimeBike in action, click here.

 

About Downtown Dallas Inc.

Downtown Dallas, Inc. is the primary advocate, champion, and steward for Downtown, effecting change by developing strategies, setting targets, and mobilizing resources that:

• Stimulate a vibrant and sustainable Downtown environment
• Improve infrastructure
• Enhance economic competitiveness
• Create a culturally inclusive urban center
• Position the area as a global destination
• Foster innovation and technology in all aspects of the urban experience

Our program areas include: public safety; capital improvements; maintenance; economic development; public policy; planning/transportation; and marketing.  For more information, visit www.downtowndallas.com