| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.32 |
| Liaison | R. Johnston |
| Submission Date | Nov. 30, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Missouri, Kansas City
OP-T2-26: Bicycle Sharing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
R. Kaye
Johnston Sustainability Coordinator Campus Facilities |
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.):
UMKC now has 60 bicycles for the bike commute program. The bikes are loaned out and can be chained to one of the 297 bike parking spaces now installed on campus.
Initially supported through a two-year grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation, UMKC has assumed responsibility with assistance from Bridging the Gap. Click here for the bike and commuter map. Also check out our Google bike map to find repair locations and bike racks.
Obtained funding through Missouri Department of Transportation
Added 26 loaner bikes in 2008 to encourage reduced car trips on campus
Opened The Hub in 2008 with on-site bike mechanic
Developed bike map and added conveniently located bike racks
Transitioned to Swinney Recreation Center as a UMKC in-house program in 2010
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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