Campus Bike Initiative Background
Transportation to and from UC Berkeley accounts for ~10% of campus greenhouse gas emissions. Travel surveys show that over 50% of staff/faculty/visitors drive to campus. There is much potential to achieve a transportation mode shift at UC Berkeley by promoting commute alternatives. Increased ridership will measurably reduce the campus community’s carbon footprint both at the university and in our neighboring communities. The Campus Bicycle Initiative is working to increase bicycling rates through:
I. Education and outreach workshops II. Bicycle traffic safety classes led by the East Bay Bike Coalition III. Encouraging new riders to commute to campus on Campus Bike Day, Bike to Work Day and as part of Team Bike Challenge.
Spring 2012 Workshops & Events Traffic Safety Classes First Mondays, last Thursdays 3-5pm See our website for locations.
Cycling in the Rain Mon. 2/27, noon-1pm
Location: Senate Chambers (1st floor, Eshleman Hall) Tips and tricks to staying dry and happy on the bike, in the rain.
Women on the Move Thurs. 3/8, noon-1pm
Location: Senate Chambers (1st floor, Eshleman Hall) An urban cycling empowerment workshop for women.
Road Skills Part II Sat. 4/14, 9am-2:30pm
Location: Wheeler 101 Improve your handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and ability to confidently and safely share the road with other traffic. Led by certified instructors from the East Bay Bike Coalition. A functional bike is required, drinks and snacks provided.
Tips for your Bike Commute Mon. 4/23, noon-1pm
Campus Bike Initiative intern Claire Porter demonstrates safe riding behavior: both hands on the handlebars and wear a helmet.
Location: Senate Chambers (1st floor, Eshleman Hall) Get ready for Bike to Work Day with advice and wisdom from a (real! live!) urban bike commuter.
Team Bike Challenge Meet & Greet Tues. 4/24, 5-6pm
Location: Free Speech Cafe (entrance to Moffitt Library) Team Bike Challenge is a month-long challenge where teams compete to see who can ride the most miles during the month of May. Meet other riders and join a team!
Bike to Work Day Thurs. 5/10, all day
During Campus Bike Day, we gave away 370 free raffle tickets for a chance to join our mailing list, and to win a brand-new commuter bike, of course.
Promoting, Supporting and Celebrating
Campus demand for bicycle support services is overwhelming! On Campus Bike Day, students descended upon Lower Sproul Plaza for free bike tune-ups, donated by mechanics from BicyCal and local bike shops Missing Link, Mike’s Bikes and R.E.I. They stayed to jam – and pedal – along with live music bumping from Rock the Bike’s unique pedal powered stage.
Bicycling for Everyday Transportation at UC Berkeley www.campusbikeinitiative.wordpress.com
The G een Initiative Fund University of California, Berkeley