Transportation

California town installing solar powered kiosks for electric bike docks

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November 23, 2020

The city of Santa Clara, California will install three solar powered kiosks for electric bicycle docks, according to a noozhawk.com report.

The city planning commission approved a development permit for the kiosks, which allow users to pay to rent a bike using a credit card.

Rob Dayton, the city's parking, transportation and planning manager, said most users will pay using a phone or a prepaid membership plan. The kiosks will allow people without phones or memberships to rent bikes.