Indego Bike Share Program: April 23 |
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April 14, 2015, Volume 61, No. 30 |
Soon there will be a new way to travel around campus and throughout the City of Philadelphia. On April 23, the City will officially launch the Indego Bike Share program, an integrated system featuring over 600 self-service bicycles and 70 bike share stations throughout Philadelphia. Three stations are located on campus: at 40th and Spruce, 36th and Sansom and near the University City Station Regional Rail Station.
Member plans are now available at www.RideIndego.com and riders are encouraged to sign up before the launch. Several plans and payment options are designed to meet the needs of all types of potential users, including frequent riders and occasional cyclists. Accommodations are also available for cyclists who opt for spontaneity—credit or debit card payment is accepted at any station kiosk. Riders need not make reservations to use the system; simply head to the nearest station and pedal away. The three-speed bikes are smooth, durable and designed for comfort and safety, with an easily adjustable seat and front and rear lights. When cyclists reach their destination, bikes may be returned to the nearest station. All Indego members receive an additional benefit: 10% off bicycle helmets at select bike shops and athletic stores around Philadelphia.
“The University’s Bike Committee is pleased to be at the start of this exciting venture. With three stations located on campus and several more within a few blocks from our boundaries, this program aligns with Penn’s commitment to its Climate Action Plan and sustainability,” said Matthew Brown, chair of Penn’s Bike Committee and associate director of Penn Transit Services. “It is a great addition to our multi-faceted transit program that helps our community travel to, from and around campus.”
The program’s title sponsor, Independence Blue Cross, is also supporting cyclists by offering 12 Independence Dollar Days throughout the year where everyone can enjoy Indego for just $1 for the first half hour. The first event, scheduled for May 15, will be held in conjunction with National Bike to Work Day, a day celebrated each year on campus and organized by the Division of Public Safety.
The Philly Bike Share initiative has been supported through a collaboration between the Division of Business Services, Facilities and Real Estate Services, the Division of Public Safety, Student Health Service, Penn Cycles and Penn Bike Commuters.
For information about Indego, station locations, membership registration and a city-wide map of docking stations, visit
www.RideIndego.com For information about biking at Penn, visit www.upenn.edu/biking
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