Bright Cycles | A public rideshare bike system offering a more safe, convenient, and enhanced rider experience.
Public bike share programs fail to provide users with helmets, which could lead to serious head injuries. In order to provide a successful solution for the implementation of helmets to be used with public bike share programs, all elements of the system must be designed to work together.
Information gathered from conducting user interviews, along with engagement from 50+ experienced cyclists. Users shared images and stories around their personal experiences, providing key insights about using a bicycle as a primary source of transportation.
Bright cycles utilizes the helmet as an integral part of the system, making the helmet the key. Subscribers to the service can either obtain access to their own Bright Cycle helmet or can rent them from the stations. The helmet is required to unlock and use bikes.
The helmet needs a place on the bike to be securely locked when not in use. Safety features such as signaling lights will require a power source. A distribution system capable of ensuring an ample supply of helmets will be necessary at all stations. Aspects such as sanitization and structural integrity need to be considered when designing the components.
Sketch exploration highlighting desired features
Final 2D and 3D form exploration
Bright Cycles Helmet
To start their ride, users must first unlock and retrieve a helmet from the nearby station. The helmet can then be fitted with a disposable liner. To gain access to a bike, the helmet can be linked to unlock any of the available bikes.
Bright Cycles station: Showcasing added safety features for ride share bikes and helmets
Helmet designed to be semi modular to allow replacement parts for reuse.
Bike features braking tail light and running front light
