Will these new bikes change the character of New York?

Today, Memorial Day, was the debut in New York city of its first bike sharing system known as Citi Bike. Will they change the character of our neighborhoods, our commuter habits, even our mood? For an interesting reading about the myths surrounding the deployment and usage of a public transportation system like this, read The Guardian blog about what happened in London or a direct take from the New York Times on the first day of the bike share program.