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Article: Rio Tinto Alcan and BIXI, a partnership on a roll.
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- Mining & Minerals
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- November 14, 2008
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Rio Tinto Alcan will be the title sponsor of Montreal's new BIXI self-service bicycle rental system, supplying funding for the project as well as aluminium for the construction of the bicycles. BIXI will be offered to the public as of April 2009, with 2,400 bikes available at a network of 300 stations covering central Montreal.
"It's a great way to get people out of their cars and fits very well with the Rio Tinto Group's commitment to sustainability," said Tom Albanese, Chief executive officer, Rio Tinto. "We are happy to be part of this innovative service that will contribute to making Montreal an even better place to live and work."
The new BIXI bicycles, of which ...