Commuting by automobile is one of the main causes of environmental problems. Although recent technology, such as hybrid vehicles and clean diesel, eases the problem a bit, a more adventurous solution would be to use human-powered transportation-the bicycle.

The bicycle has been used for decades as transport to or from stations in Japan and much of Europe. However, there is still a need for new public bicycle service system, which reinforces "security," "accessibility," and "efficiency" in order to popularize human-powered transportation by dispelling the myths of "inconvenience."

The goal of Ubicycle-public bicycle service is to encourage people to use bicycles as an alternative ways to commute, providing easy-to-access public bicycles to and from transit or nearby home, school, and workplace. As a matter of fact, having fewer cars on the road not only reduces pollution but also saves money and gas, which is a limited natural resource.

Ubicycle service provides:

Easy access: Key card
Charged or credited key cards are not only used for bicycle service, but also public transportation.
Installed Smart chip identifies user and allows unlocking of rack and bicycle.
Less space, more bicycle: Racking station
Modular rack units allow ease of installing any number of needs.
14 bicycles can be packed within one car parking space.
Self-solar power will help run unmanned secured bicycle service system.
Public Bicycle
Unique shape and green color for easy recognition and theft deterrence.
Built-in locking device
Adjustable seat height