| 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-T2-27: Facilities for Bicyclists
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Shane
Stennes Director of Sustainability University Services |
Does the institution have indoor and secure bike storage, shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters in at least one building?:
A brief description of the facilities:
There are a number of secure facilities along with lockers and showers. University Parking and Transportation Services has nearly 200 bike lockers available for rent.
The University also opened its new Bike Center located on the East Bank campus during Decemer of 2011. The center offers many amenities to bikers including:
- Electronic bike trip-planning kiosk
- Secure bicycle parking
- Showers/changing facilities
- Repair service
- Bike retail outlet
- RFID (radio frequency identification) tagging and tracking capabilities
- Public meeting space
- Collection point for abandoned bicycles
- Educational opportunities, such as smart cycling courses and bike maintenance classes.
The department is planning on launching a second location on the St. Paul campus during the upcoming year.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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