Student Senate Community Bikes Program [Spring ‘09]

About the Calvin Community Bikes

Each year unclaimed bikes from the Calvin Bike rooms will be removed and painted maroon and yellow to make them distinguishable as well as labeled as a Calvin College Bicycle. They will then be placed in the bike racks for use by anyone.

 

The Rental System

Two community bikes will be placed in each dorm for the on-campus students and 3 bikes at the student senate office for the off campus students. The bikes will be rented out from the deskie. There will be a deposit system of student ID or a sign up sheet for renting out the bikes and a lock will be provided for parking the bikes.

The Rules

1. Bikes can be used to go anywhere on campus and off campus.
   
2. Bikes may not be removed from campus over night.
   
3. Bikes must remain in a designated bike rack when not in use.
   
4. All bikes are fair game for anyone to take.
   
5. When the student fails to return the bike, there will be a sizable fine to pay for the replacement of the bike.
   
6. When the student damage a bike the bike will be fix by the Bike Club, charging the student for any necessary cost in fixing the bike.
   

 

Safety

Safety is a very large issue when dealing with a program such as this. There are many things to consider when using the community bikes.

• It is important to always be aware of pedestrians on paths and to maintain a safe speed.
  
• Always use caution while driving on the roads. Always bike on the left side and use proper hand signals.
  
• Obey Traffic signals, signs and pavement markings.
  
• Bikes are ridden at bikers own risk. The bikes will be maintained as best as possible but it is important to keep in mind that they may be old, and anything can go wrong.
  
• Bikes are not equipped for night time use. Proper precautions should be taken if biking in the dark.
  
• Do not wear headphones while riding
  
• Helmets are strongly encouraged to be used at all times.
  
• Campus Safety will be given authority to charge any person riding a Calvin bike who breaks these rules.
  

Maintenance

Any problems or maintenance request should be sent to the Calvin Bike Club.

 

***This was adapted from the Hampshire College, North Central College, and Davidson College Bike policies.