09/22/2021
By Kevin Soleil
The goal of this S.E.E.D. Grant funded, $5000 pilot program is to incentivize people who currently buy a semester or annual commuter parking pass to try bicycle commuting by partially reimbursing parking pass cost, offering educational and social support and offer discounts at the bike shop for demonstrated bicycle commuting. Reimbursements of $125 for students and Bike Shop credit for Faculty and Staff are available!
Bicycling is a healthy, low cost and environmentally responsible form of transportation and recreation. In order to offer a transformational education in a learning environment that is inclusive, responsible, and prepares students to adapt and succeed in contemporary cities of the world, UMass Lowell aims to provide the infrastructure and policies that accommodate and encourage cycling as a consistent means of transportation. This project adds to the sustainability of our campus providing additional opportunities for people to exercise on the way to class or work, lower transportation costs and reduce environmental pollution from automobiles.
For Details visit the It Pays to Ride Your Bike website.