Yellow Bike Fleet Refresh
Project Summary:
The Yellow Bike Rental Program re-establishes and scales a zero-emission transit network across the campus community. Spearheaded by Unions and Student Activities in close partnership with Campus Recreation, this initiative adds 100 new bicycles, heavy-duty locks, safety lights, and protective helmets to refresh the university’s highly demanded, cost-free bike-share fleet. To optimize operations, the team transitioned its checkout framework to the digital Fusion database system, enabling seamless monitoring of unique usage patterns and equipment maintenance cycles. This campus-wide mobility option directly targets NAU’s Carbon Neutrality goals by alleviating vehicle congestion and reducing commuting emissions. Furthermore, by providing accessible, fare-free transportation, the program mitigates financial inequalities for students without personal vehicles, successfully weaving wellness, equity, and environmental stewardship into daily university life.
Project Lead:
Kriten Ribich
Project Advisor:
Megan Protor
Date:
2020-05-20
Funding Amount:
$27,489.65
Department:
Unions and Students