Abstract:
This project aims to show the history of bike share programs and how they have come to
shape the different systems that are in existence in the world to date. Through this reference and
examination of the history and case studies both local and international, a conclusion of the
appropriate program for Ball State University and the City of Muncie will be determined. Upon
selecting the proper system for the area in question, a federal grant will be written on behalf of
Ball State University with the partnership of the City of Muncie to secure funding for the
establishment of Ball Bikes, a locally operated bike share program that is aimed to promote
bicycle usage and healthy lifestyles within the community.