SmartBikes are parked outside the Reeves Center on June 10, 2008 in Washington, DC. Clear Channel Outdoor in conjunction with the District Department of Transportation will be starting the first self-service public bike rental program. SmartBike DC is a new and alternative transportation network that uses the latest technologies to facilitate user access and is structured to enhance the city?s public transportation system. Located at key locations in the central business district, the bicycles provide a new way of discovering and moving around the city. The bike stations are modular and the bicycles are ergonomic and light-weight in a distinct design. Bicycles are parked at docking points which use a proprietary locking system to ensure that each bicycle is securely stored. AFP PHOTO/Tim SLOAN