DiscoverPerson and Planet Podcast39: Bublr Bikes, Bike Share Programs, Sustainable Transportation, Recycling Lithium Batteries, Health Benefits of Active Transportation | James Davies
39: Bublr Bikes, Bike Share Programs, Sustainable Transportation, Recycling Lithium Batteries, Health Benefits of Active Transportation | James Davies

39: Bublr Bikes, Bike Share Programs, Sustainable Transportation, Recycling Lithium Batteries, Health Benefits of Active Transportation | James Davies

Update: 2024-02-13
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James Davies is the former Executive Director of Bublr Bikes, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bike share operator. James received his law degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, and his bachelor’s degree in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.


 


During his time at Bublr, the bike share system has grown from 9 stations in downtown Milwaukee to 109 stations across Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Allis. James also developed and secured funding for the Access Pass to provide free Bublr Passes to income qualified individuals and the adaptive bike program which has adaptive bikes integrated directly into the Bublr System. Last year Bublr added electric assist bicycles to its fleet as well as installing 15 new bike share stations. This year Bublr is adding 200 more electric assist bicycles and installing another 19 bike share stations. In 2001 James was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 list. James also serves on the board of the North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association (NABSA) and provides volunteer legal services through the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic. James enjoys reading, running, and biking.





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39: Bublr Bikes, Bike Share Programs, Sustainable Transportation, Recycling Lithium Batteries, Health Benefits of Active Transportation | James Davies

39: Bublr Bikes, Bike Share Programs, Sustainable Transportation, Recycling Lithium Batteries, Health Benefits of Active Transportation | James Davies

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