New on campus this fall, faculty and staff members can be matched
with other commuters to share a ride to work. Carpooling partners can
be found by searching the website for other faculty and staff members
who live near you and have similar commute schedules.
Sharing a ride or carpooling is a great way to save money and
reduce traffic congestion. Statistics show that sharing rides with
just one other person can reduce commuting costs by 50 percent.
Access the carpool finder here.
Also new this year, students, faculty, staff and departments can
rent bikes for a semester on the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids
campuses. The new initiative was introduced as a pilot program this
fall.
Lisa Haynes, assistant vice president for Pew Campus Operations,
explained that the idea stems from observing other universities in
Michigan and noticing how often bikes are abandoned on campuses toward
the end of each year. “Instead of throwing the deserted bikes away,
we’re recycling them and providing the campus community with another
transportation option,” she said.
Nearly 30 bikes were repaired and revamped by a local,
independently-owned bicycle repair shop over the summer. A deposit and
small fee are required.
Learn more about renting a bike here.
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