| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64.54 |
| Liaison | Shane Stennes |
| Submission Date | Oct. 25, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
OP-T2-26: Bicycle Sharing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Shane
Stennes Director of Sustainability University Services |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the program, including an indication of its scope (e.g., the number of bicycles the program makes available, participation levels, etc.):
The University is a participant in the Nice Ride program. Nice Ride is an affordable bike sharing system, allowing subscribers to use bikes for up to 30 minutes with no additional charge, paying a small fee for more time. Riders can also exchange bikes every 30 minutes at one of the many kiosk locations around downtown, uptown, or the University area to continue their ride. Students are given a discount, with a season pass (April-November) costing $50. There are 12 stations on campus with a total of 240 bikes and over 130 stations total with more than 1,200 bikes. The Department has funded three location off but near campus. The Nice Ride bike share helps encourage alternative transportation, reduce the release of greenhouse gases and reliance on fossil fuel, and increase the physical activity of residents.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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