Bike sharing now available at the university

Students, staff and faculty at the University of Windsor now have a bike share program that can take them all over the city.

The two-year pilot project was a collaboration between the university's student alliance, administration and the alumni association, said Moussa Hamadani, University of Windsor Student Alliance president. They wanted to provide an eco-friendly and inexpensive way for students to travel between campuses.

The cost is split between the three partners, with the student alliance contributing about $100,000, Hamadani said.

"It's a socially responsible decision to bring to campus," Hamadani said.

There are eight bicycle stations with one downtown.

You can use a mobile app, visit the website or text the company to get a code to unlock the bike you want to ride. It will cost $2 per hour for those without a membership. Anyone who signs up gets their first hour free when taking out a bike and then $2 per hour for each additional hour.

Bikes may be taken in during the winter months for maintenance, Hamadani said. They aren't equipped for heavy winter weather.

University students also have a universal bus pass this year.

The bike share program will be evaluated after the two-year pilot is complete.