White Bicycle Plan

The White Bicycle Plan was an initiative in the 1960s aiming to promote free, communal bike sharing in cities. It involved painting bicycles white and placing them around urban areas for anyone to use without cost or formal borrowing systems. The idea was to encourage sustainable transportation, reduce traffic, and foster social connection. While innovative, the plan faced practical challenges like bike vandalism and maintenance, limiting its widespread success. Nevertheless, it influenced modern bike-sharing programs by highlighting the potential for community-driven, accessible transportation options.