City Climate Corner

Youngstown OH: Electric bike share

Episode Summary

YoGo BikeShare is launching a new e-bike micro-mobility platform in Youngstown, a city of about 60,000 in population. We interview YoGo President Ronnel Elkins and VP of Operations Corey Patrick, and learn about their vision, the obstacles they've faced, and how the service will address the first and last mile problem of public transportation.

Episode Notes

YoGo BikeShare is launching a new 100% e-bike micro-mobility platform in Youngstown, a city of about 60,000 in population. We interview YoGo President Ronnel Elkins and VP of Operations Corey Patrick, and learn about their vision, the obstacles they've faced, and how the service will address the first and last mile problem of public transportation.

Resources:

• YoGo website
• Bikeshare in Youngstown gets rolling - article in The Vindicator
• ‘These are your bikes:’ City celebrates start of YoGo Bikeshare in Youngstown article in Mahoning Matters