October 17, 2005 Source: University of Calgary:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/oct05/bikes.html University of Calgary launches free campus-wide bicycle program It will soon be easier for people to get around the University of Calgary’s 213 hectare campus. On Tuesday, Oct. 18^th, the U of C is launching "U-Bike", a free campus-wide bicycle program. The concept is simple; abandoned bikes have been fixed up, painted bright yellow and red (the university’s colours), and will be distributed at various locations around campus. People will be able to ride them anywhere on the main campus and when they’re done they’ll simply leave the bike in the rack for someone else to use. The program is part of the university’s Sustainability Initiative. It’s designed to help promote awareness of environmentally-friendly transportation alternatives, along with health and wellness. "U-Bike" was introduced to students and staff as a pilot test at two events this year and the concept was well received. Some of the people who’ve already used the program, along with the organizers, will be available for interviews and a photo op with the bikes on Tuesday, October 18, 2005. What:
The launch of "U-Bike", a free campus-wide bicycling program Who:
Hans Luu, Environmental Management Coordinator, University of Calgary
Kelly Hutton, Operations Manager, General Services, Campus Infrastructure
Rhiannon Herbert, Student
Jacqui Thompson, Student
Ryan Probert, Manager, The Bike Shop When:
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
10 am – 11 am Where:
The bike racks in front of the Kinesiology complex Metered parking is available in front of the Kinesiology complex. Contact:
Janna Klemen
Media Relations Advisor
University of Calgary
220-4756
jklemen@ucalgary.ca __________ Janna Klemen
Media Relations Advisor
University of Calgary, External Communications
Phone: 403-220-4756
Fax: 403-282-8413
jklemen@ucalgary.ca
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