Philip Pugliese, Chattanooga bicycle coordinator, said the start of the city's touted bicycle share program has been delayed due to a software issue.
He said the city decided to wait for the unveiling of the latest software program powering the program in which 300 bikes will be docked at a variety of locations and available for rent.
Mr. Pugliese said the new software should be available in 2-3 weeks, allowing the start of the bike loans.
He said it will be launched here ahead of New York City and Chicago.
The bike coordinator also said that 50,000 fans are expected in Chattanooga on Memorial Day weekend, 2013 for the USA Cycling Professional Road and Time Trial National Championships.
Mr. Pugliese said some routes that are being considered for the world-class riders will start at the Riverfront and head along Riverfront Parkway and down South Broad Street to Lookout Mountain. The route is expected to lead up Scenic Highway and down Ochs Highway with rolling roadblocks.
CARTA is seeing an increase in the number of bicyclists who ride the bus and store their bike on the bus. Year to date it is at 14,321 - up from 13,536.