Bike Sharing is Our Way to a Better Future

Biking for Sustainability

Kaitlin HoweSean Riley

Justin NieminskiJared Breindel

Our OrganizationEstablish a bike sharing system at Non-profit, locally runBenefit the students and community

surrounding RPIClub run through the Union

Bike Sharing SystemsProvide bikes for renting to participantsRenting locations set up around a specific

regionSmall annual membership fee gives

unlimited accessSwipe card to receive bike

The Story

AimsHelp the environmentReduce trafficStop wasting fuelEncourage people to bike moreProvide a convenient method of

transportation for students

RationaleDiverse traffic portfolioRPI is a model for other campusesCan be established in a short amount of time

LogisticsStart with 200 bikes15 renting stations in and around campusMain Locations:

Dorms Academic Buildings Select Locations in Troy

LogisticsNeeded for Success:

Mechanics Contractors Publicist Sponsors necessary Participants Supporters from the University

StakeholdersRPI studentsCity of TroyUniversity LeadersBike CompaniesOil Companies

Possible Barriers Snow makes biking very difficultStudents could get lazy and not use the bikesLack of fundingTheft and vandalism

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