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Bike Share for UniversitiesIf you have already tried to implement an "ad-hoc" bike share solution on your campus, you have likely found that these can be problematic. We get calls every day from schools that have purchased bikes, spread them around campus, and hoped for the best. Unfortunately, the lack of accountability and security of this type of ad-hoc bike share solution ends up not having the desired results. With higher than expected bike loss and vandalism, constant disrepair of bikes, and the inconvenience of unpredictable locations or bike availability, the bikes are used less than expected and costs to maintain and replace bikes was higher than expected. This is why On Bike Share is ideally suited for university and college campuses. With our specially designed chainless bikes and automated key stations, our system offers much higher levels of security, safety, accountability, convenience and availability - all while typically offering a lower total cost of ownership than ad-hoc systems. Our key stations can be easily installed in the foyer of any dormitory, student center, library or just about anywhere you need to put it. Our bikes lock to standard bike racks, so selecting locations is fast and easy and doesn't require a lot of dedicated space or facilities planning. With On Bike Share, our system is so easy and convenient to use, you'll see bike share usage go up and issues go down. Students and faculty can pickup bikes at any key station location simply by swiping their existing ID card. They can ride the bikes anywhere on or off campus and with the integrated lock, they can secure the bike to any standard bike rack while they shop, attend class or whatever. When they return to campus, they can return the bike to any On Bike Share location, where the bike is immediately available for another person. What Bike Share Does for YouHousing Managers - As your campus continues to grow and student housing moves further away from the campus center, bike share provides a low cost and environmentally friendly way to connect students with the rest of the campus. Just add bike racks to the facilities plan, and add a bike station inside the new dorms or in common areas to new student housing. Transportation Managers - Need to find more sustainable ways to move students and faculty around campus? Let them do it themselves. Bike share gives students and faculty the convenience and means to move around own their own schedule and at their own pace. Bike share also reduces automobile parking, and reduces auto emissions and traffic on campus. Sustainability Managers - Looking to supplement your sustainability initiatives with something visible and tangible? Bike share is a very visible way to make your campus more green. The On Bike Share system also makes it affordable. With our flexible design, you can start at a level that meets your funding and needs, and allows you to grow over time. Bike Share Your WayOn Bike Share can be configured to meet the unique needs of your campus layout, traffic flows, population concentrations, and system goals. Our small footprint design allows you to put bikes and key stations right where you need them, without requiring a lot of dedicated space, infrastructure or construction. Below are sample configurations, showing how On Bike Share key stations can be geographically dispersed to blend in with your campus and meet the unique needs of your students, faculty and employees.
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Read our Latest White PaperBike Share Implementation Strategies: A Comparative Guide There are many different ways to implement bike share. Many ways have been tried. Any many have failed. This white paper compares various bike share implementation approaches and explains the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. It also highlights who in your organization will benefit from bike share, and steps you can take to ensure the long term success of your system. Read the complete white paper HERE. |
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We can help you apply industry best practices to make the most of your bike sharesystem. Our team of experienced professionals can help you identify and overcome logistical, financial and educational challenges you might face with your system. With our help, we can give you the tools you need to successfully launch, promote and maintain your bike share system. Some of our services include: