Brockport's Fast Trax
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Need to run an errand? Want to take a leisurely ride down the canal path? Looking to save money on gas? Interested in a healthy alternative?
Welcome Center & Parking Services in collaboration with Residential
Life/Learning Communities are pleased to offer Brockport’s
Fast TRAX, a campus bike borrowing program.
Here’s how the program works:
- Bikes are available at the Conrad Welcome Center, MacVicar and Perry for use up to 24 hours at a time.
- The program is free to students and $10 a year for faculty/staff.
- The bikes may be signed out by showing your Eagle One ID card and completing a brief form.
- Each bike is issued with a lock and helmets are available.
- There are several different sized bikes to choose from including: The Ninja, Hi-Ho Silver, Fast Eddie, the Green Machine, and the Screamin’ Eagle.
- Bike sizing...For 5'8" and shorter, we recommend a small sized bike. For 5'9"-6', we recommend a large bike. For 6' and taller, we recommend an X-large size bike.
- There are many bike rack locations on campus to park your bike. To see a location map, please click here.
Check out this convenient transportation alternative. It’s easy, healthy, cost effective, and green!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I borrow a bike?
How long can I keep the bike?
Where do I return the bike?
Is there a fee for late returns?
Am I liable should the bike be stolen or damaged?
Where can I find more information on bike rules, safety tips
and local biking areas?
What are the benefits to this program?
Where can I find bike racks on campus?
Who do I contact with other questions?
How do I borrow a bike?
You can reserve a bike by stopping
at one of our HUB locations. Each bike has a unique name and Hub location. At
check-out, you will be required to show your college ID and sign an agreement.
A staff member will review the rules and instructions. Be safe and have fun.
The program is free to enrolled students. A nominal fee of $10/year is charged
for employees. See HUB Hours.
How long can I keep the bike?
All equipment checked out must be returned within 24 hours.
Where do I return the bike?
The bike must be returned to the same location it was signed out.
Is there a fee for late returns?
Yes. All late returns will incur a $1/hr fee. All fees must be paid
before you can borrow again.
Am I liable should the bike be stolen or damaged?
Yes. Please pay particular attention as the staff member reviews the proper
way to secure the bike. A replacement fee may be assessed for lost, stolen
or damaged bike, helmet, lock, etc.
Where can I find more information on bike rules,
safety tips and local biking areas?
Bike rules and safety tips: http://www.rtis.com/reg/bcs/org/bvcweb/bvc-tips.htm
Brockport Faculty/Staff Handbook: http://www.brockport.edu/hr/resources/chapters/540rollerbladesskateboards.htm
Local biking areas:
Hamlin Beach State Park: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=6
Erie Canal: http://www.bikekinetix.com/t_ny/ny_rail/erie_heritage_rt.php#directions
What are the benefits to this?
- Protect the environment. Did you know that for every mile you walk or bike, you will save 1 pound of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the atmosphere? Also, a 4-mile round trip by bicycle prevents the production of 15 lbs. of air pollution.
- It’s healthy.
- It’s affordable. Save money on gas, plus the program is free for students!
- It’s hassel-free. No searching for the closest parking space.
- Access to the community. Check out all the village has to offer.
- It’s fun! Need we say more?
Where can I find Bike Racks on campus?
Click here for a map with bike rack locations.
Who do I contact with other questions?
Email park@brockport.edu or
call Welcome Center & Parking Services at 395-PARK.