Bike-share systems are also cost-friendly options for people looking to save money on their commute. Instead of owning a car or hopping in an Uber or Lyft, bike-share rentals can cut your costs way down. For example, renting a bike from Lime costs only $1 to unlock, and then just 5 cents per minute after that. Or, riders can opt for their subscription price of $14.95, which allows for 100 rides in a 30-day period.

For major cities like Seattle, bike-share systems are also cutting down on commuter traffic. Newly designed bike lanes and effective signage allow for increased rider safety, making it more attractive to the population. Instead of everyone driving to work in their own car, bike-share and ride-share services are decreasing the amount of cars on the road, reducing traffic and the population's carbon footprint.

In the next couple of years, we can expect to see bike-share systems expand into other major cities across the globe. Right now, the biggest hurdle is getting people to adopt the system and leave their cars at home. According to StreetsBlog, that might be a long process, considering 54% of Americans avoid riding bikes due to a fear of being hit by a car or truck.

They say old habits die hard, but consciously making an effort to put on a bike helmet before you ride is a safety-must. It can protect you from life-threatening injuries, and with EcoHelmet's paper bike helmets, the transition is easy and convenient. Just unfold, put on, and pedal away!